Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5
Rank
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(412) 529-8800
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 serves 208 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5's student population of 208 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 208 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pittsburgh Woolslair 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 Woolslair K-5 is 0.56, which is more 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 | #2307 out of 2820 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 61% | 15% |
| White | 24% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 2% | 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 Woolslair K-5 is Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12 (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 266 students10
0.4 miles
215 39th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5307 0.4 PK-5 266 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 187 students10
0.5 miles
220 40th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5740 0.5 6-8 187 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12 Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 384 students10
1.0 miles
3117 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 529-5900 1 6-12 384 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 295 students10
1.2 miles
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010 1.2 PK-5 295 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 408 students10
1.4 miles
601 Filbert St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 529-8450 1.4 K-5 408
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