Serving 242 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 13:1 is equal to 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5's student population of 242 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2322 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
73%
14%
White
14%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsburgh Liberty K-5's ranking?
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 is ranked #2322 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
242 students attend Pittsburgh Liberty K-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Liberty K-5?
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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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