Serving 226 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5's student population of 226 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 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 Phillips K-5 is 0.65, which is more 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
#2025 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
41%
14%
White
41%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsburgh Phillips K-5's ranking?
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 is ranked #2025 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pittsburgh Phillips K-5?
226 students attend Pittsburgh Phillips K-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 students are Black, 41% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Phillips K-5?
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 offer ?
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 part of?
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 is part of Pittsburgh SD School District.
In what neighborhood is Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 located?
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 is located in the South Side Flats neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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