Pittsburgh Morrow K-8
Tel:
(412)529-6600
- Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 serves 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15% (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 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Pittsburgh Morrow K-8's student population of 578 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 578 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pittsburgh Morrow K-8's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. 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 | #2627 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 66% | 15% |
| White | 21% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.26 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 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 Morrow K-8 is Pittsburgh Perry High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Northgate Mshs (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bellevue Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburgh Bellevue Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 368 students
1.2 miles
435 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412)732-3300 1.2 PK-6 368 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Perry High School Grades: 9-12 | 432 students
1.3 miles
3875 Perrysville Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412)529-3400 1.3 9-12 432 - Pittsburgh Northgate Mshs Grades: 7-12 | 495 students
1.8 miles
589 Union Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412)732-3300 1.8 7-12 495 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 Grades: PK-8 | 185 students
1.8 miles
1612 Manhattan St
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412)529-3100 1.8 PK-8 185 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Oliver Special Education School
Grades: 5-12 | 4 students
1.8 miles
2323 Brighton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412)529-3115 1.8 5-12 4
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