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 lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
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 |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 60-64% | 74% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 40-44% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10) | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pittsburgh School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pittsburgh Fort Pitt K-5 Elementary School is Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8 (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 295 students10
0.4 miles
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010 0.4 PK-5 295 - Pittsburgh Urban Academy Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 276 students10
0.7 miles
437 Turret Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-1008 0.7 K-5 276 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8 Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 252 students10
0.9 miles
4801 Stanton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-2040 0.9 PK-8 252 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 208 students10
0.9 miles
501 40th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 529-8800 0.9 K-5 208 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 187 students10
1.1 miles
220 40th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5740 1.1 6-8 187
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