Pittsburgh Linden K-5
Tel:
(412)529-3996
- Pittsburgh Linden K-5 serves 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Pittsburgh Linden K-5's student population of 364 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 364 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pittsburgh Linden K-5's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pittsburgh Linden K-5 is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2332 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 72% | 15% |
| White | 19% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pittsburgh SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pittsburgh Linden K-5 is Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 Grades: 6-8 | 321 students
0.6 miles
7100 Reynolds St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412)529-7870 0.6 6-8 321 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 Grades: 6-12 | 936 students
0.8 miles
515 N. Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412)529-5980 0.8 6-12 936 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 Grades: K-8 | 881 students
0.9 miles
2332 Beechwood Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412)529-3525 0.9 K-8 881 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5 Grades: PK-5 | 206 students
1.0 miles
328 Lincoln Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412)529-3980 1.0 PK-5 206 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Allderdice High School Grades: 9-12 | 1452 students
1.1 miles
2409 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412)529-4800 1.1 9-12 1452
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