Pittsburgh Schaeffer K-8 Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Pittsburgh Schaeffer K-8 Elementary School served 408 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (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 43% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 408 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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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) | 42% | 74% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 43% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 11% |
| Black | 66% | 15% |
| White | 18% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| 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 Schaeffer K-8 Elementary School is Pittsburgh Conroy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pittsburgh Westwood K-8 (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Westwood K-8 Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 256 students10
0.5 miles
508 Shadyhill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 529-6570 0.5 K-5 256 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 Magnet School
Math: 14% | Reading: 43%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 307 students10
0.8 miles
1463 Chartiers Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 529-3110 0.8 6-8 307 - Pittsburgh Crafton Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 342 students10
0.9 miles
1874 Crafton Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 429-2500 0.9 K-6 342 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Langley K-8 Math: 11% | Reading: 27%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 581 students10
1.0 miles
2940 Sheraden Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15204
(412) 529-2100 1 K-8 581 - Pittsburgh Fred L Aiken Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 190 students10
1.2 miles
881 Greentree Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 921-9166 1.2 K-5 190
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