Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(412) 529-5307
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 serves 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5's student population of 266 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 266 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2592 out of 2820 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 11% |
| Black | 71% | 15% |
| White | 9% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pittsburgh School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 is Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12 (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 187 students10
0.1 miles
220 40th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5740 0.1 6-8 187 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 208 students10
0.4 miles
501 40th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 529-8800 0.4 K-5 208 - Pittsburgh Reserve Primary School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-3 | 163 students10
1.1 miles
2107 Lonsdale St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 492-1200 1.1 K-3 163 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Grades: PK | 1 student
1.2 miles
1501 Spring Garden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 325-4591 1.2 PK 1 - Pittsburgh Provident Charter School Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-6 | 136 students10
1.2 miles
1400 Troy Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 636-2014 1.2 3-6 136
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