Serving 206 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pittsburgh Liberty 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pittsburgh Liberty K-5's attendance zone covers the entire district and encompasses approximately 57.6 square miles in Pittsburgh, PA. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 8.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5's student population of 206 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2226 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsburgh Liberty K-5's ranking?
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 is ranked #2226 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 often compared to?
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5is often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Fulton K-5 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pittsburgh Liberty K-5?
206 students attend Pittsburgh Liberty K-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 students are Black, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Liberty K-5?
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 offer ?
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 part of?
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 is part of Pittsburgh School District.
In what neighborhood is Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 located?
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 is located in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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