STO-ROX UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sto-Rox Upper El Sch is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Sto-Rox SD school district, located in McKees Rocks, PA with about 294 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Sto-Rox Upper El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sto-Rox Upper Elementary School, located on Ewing Road in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational facility within the Sto-Rox School District. The school primarily focuses on the academic and social development of students in the upper elementary grades (typically grades 3 through 6). As part of a district dedicated to serving a diverse student body in a suburban-urban setting, the school emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while striving to create a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school.

The school operates with a commitment to addressing the unique needs of the McKees Rocks community, often implementing programs designed to bolster student achievement and foster character development. Because the district places a high value on community engagement, Sto-Rox Upper Elementary works to integrate extracurricular opportunities and resources that support both the academic growth and the overall well-being of its students. The facility acts as a central hub for the district's middle-level educational strategy, focusing on building strong study habits and social-emotional skills in a structured, school-wide setting.

For more information, contact Sto-Rox Upper El Sch at (412) 771-3213 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.