Pittsburgh Fort Pitt K-5 Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Pittsburgh Fort Pitt K-5 Elementary School served 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-44%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
93%
15%
White
2%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
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