Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Pittsburgh Northview K-8 Elementary School 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30-34%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
90%
14%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Pittsburgh Northview K-8 Elementary School?
347 students attend Pittsburgh Northview K-8 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pittsburgh Northview K-8 Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Northview K-8 Elementary School?
Pittsburgh Northview K-8 Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Northview K-8 Elementary School offer ?
Pittsburgh Northview K-8 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Pittsburgh Northview K-8 Elementary School part of?
Pittsburgh Northview K-8 Elementary School is part of Pittsburgh School District.
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