Elementary Schools in Pittsburgh School District

The Pittsburgh School District contains 34 elementary schools serving grades ranging from Pre-K to 8th grade, with the majority being K-5 or K-8 configurations. The district as a whole is ranked 466 out of 610 in Pennsylvania and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating there is significant room for improvement in academic performance across the district.

A few schools stand out as top performers in the district. Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 ranks 368 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars, with strong proficiency rates in math (49.8%), science (78.1%), and English Language Arts (67.4%). Similarly, Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 ranks 323 out of 1,526 and is also rated 4 stars, with high proficiency in math (61.7%), science (86.2%), and English Language Arts (74.2%). In contrast, several schools such as Pittsburgh Faison K-5, Pittsburgh King K-8, and Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 perform significantly below the top schools and the district average.

The data reveals a significant performance gap between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the Pittsburgh School District, which suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to these disparities. Additionally, the high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch across the district appear to be inversely correlated with academic achievement, highlighting the importance of addressing the impact of poverty and socioeconomic factors on student learning.