Pittsburgh Fulton K-5
Pittsburgh Fulton K-5 serves 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Pittsburgh Fulton K-5 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Pittsburgh Fulton K-5 places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Pittsburgh Fulton K-5's student population of 335 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 335 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pittsburgh Fulton 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 Fulton K-5 is 0.33, 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 | #1447 out of 2820 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 11% |
| Black | 81% | 15% |
| White | 10% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 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 Fulton K-5 is Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8 (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 Magnet School
Math: 57% | Reading: 68%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 463 students10
0.4 miles
6200 Stanton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000 0.4 PK-5 463 - 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
0.8 miles
4801 Stanton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-2040 0.8 PK-8 252 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 295 students10
0.9 miles
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010 0.9 PK-5 295 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5 Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 206 students10
1.1 miles
328 Lincoln Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-3980 1.1 PK-5 206
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