Serving 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pittsburgh Manchester K-8's student population of 179 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2368 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
79%
14%
White
10%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsburgh Manchester K-8's ranking?
Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 is ranked #2368 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 often compared to?
Pittsburgh Manchester K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pittsburgh Manchester K-8?
179 students attend Pittsburgh Manchester K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Manchester K-8?
Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 offer ?
Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 part of?
Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 is part of Pittsburgh SD School District.
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