Oakmont Carnegie Library – Pop-up Library

SERIOUS SUCCESS LEARNING STATION IN VERONA, PA

Historic Barriers – Old Rivalries

Oakmont is a relatively affluent borough with a median family income of $55,000 and a median home value of $170,000. Oakmont children go to Riverview School Districtwhich is 21/43 in the county. Of the borough’s two elementary schools, Tenth Street Elementary School has a better academic performance score than Verner.

Reading Scores

Reading RaidersExtended School Year and Targeted Assistance

Serious Success Learning StationPop-Up Library Service

Partnership with School DistrictSite Completely Grant Funded

Grable Foundation, PNC Charitable Trusts, and Riverview Education Trust

Report: Many Allegheny County students lack access to ‘opportunity schools’

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“opportunity schools,” which had high poverty and met or exceeded proficiency standards on state tests in 2013 and 2014. The schools were selected from a list of 102 where at least 60 percent of the

students are economically disadvantaged.

One, Verner Elementary in the Riverview School District, is a traditional public school.

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