Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School

Summary:

Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School is a public charter elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 311 students in grades K-5. The school has a predominantly African American student body, with over 93% of students identifying as African American.

Despite serving a student population that is overwhelmingly from low-income families, with 99.36% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 2.1% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the Pittsburgh School District average of 25.6% and the state average of 39.3%. This persistent low academic performance suggests the school may be struggling to effectively address the educational needs of its student population.

When compared to nearby public schools, such as Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5, which is located less than a mile away, the stark differences in academic proficiency and student demographics become more apparent. Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 has significantly higher academic proficiency rates and a more diverse student population, highlighting the need to further investigate the factors contributing to the disparities between Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School and its neighboring schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

925 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

(412) 325-4075

District: Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1530^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,818

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 311

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.6%

Two or more races:

4.5%

White:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School ranks worse than 99.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.86. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.6%), two or more races (4.5%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School is 14.7. (See more...)

Compare Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School employs 21.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School is $16,818.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School 1530^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School 605^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	13.64	1262^nd	1474	14.4%
2016	14.02	1321^st	1554	15.0%
2017	18.65	1269^th	1547	18.0%
2018	15.86	1284^th	1530	16.1%
2019	11.99	1336^th	1544	13.5%
2021	3.18	1422^nd	1433	0.8%
2022	3.85	1516^th	1534	1.2%
2023	2.86	1530^th	1534	0.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.45	1404^th	1414	0.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.11	420^th	437	3.9%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2012	3	137	0	0	140
2013	3	212	0	0	215
2014	1	271	2	1	275
2015	1	257	0	1	259
2016	2	254	1	6	263
2017	3	265	3	12	283
2018	4	275	4	17	300
2019	3	270	3	15	291
2020	1	258	4	14	277
2021	3	328	6	18	355
2022	2	292	1	11	306
2023	3	291	3	14	311

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	140	10.0	14.0	80.7
2013	215	14.0	15.3	86.5
2014	275	17.0	16.1	85.1
2015	259	22.0	11.7	93.4
2016	263	24.0	10.9	98.9
2017	283	22.0	12.8	100
2018	300	28.4	10.5	100
2019	291	27.7	10.5	99.7
2020	277	28.0	9.8	100
2021	355	29.0	12.2	100
2022	306	38.0	8.0	99
2023	311	21.1	14.7	99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	140	10.0	14.0	80.7
2013	215	14.0	15.3	86.5
2014	275	17.0	16.1	85.1
2015	259	22.0	11.7	93.4
2016	263	24.0	10.9	98.9
2017	283	22.0	12.8	100
2018	300	28.4	10.5	100
2019	291	27.7	10.5	99.7
2020	277	28.0	9.8	100
2021	355	29.0	12.2	100
2022	306	38.0	8.0	99
2023	311	21.1	14.7	99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,090 (5.9%)	$17,412 (94.1%)	$18,502
2020	$1,323 (7.1%)	$17,379 (92.9%)	$18,702
2021	$1,184 (6.2%)	$18,047 (93.8%)	$19,232
2022	$4,487 (26.7%)	$12,331 (73.3%)	$16,818

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1336^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1530^th of 1534 Elementary schools	13.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School)	20	4.3	15.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School)	40	8.9	31.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School)	7.9	2.3	5.6%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School)	50	27.9	22.1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School)	44.7	7	37.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School)	5.6	0	5.6%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School)	44.4	13.5	30.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School)	11.8	2.1	9.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School)	50	27.9	22.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School)	42.8	9.9	32.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	291	311	6.9%
African American	270	291	7.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	3
Two or More Races	15	14	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.7%	99.4%	0.3%

Schools Near Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	925 Penn Avenue	Pittsburgh	15222	Allegheny County	Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 325-4075	311	21	14.7	99.4%	3 (1.0%)	291 (93.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)	2.9	1530^th of 1534 public elementary schools	0.3%		3.8	1516^th of 1534 public elementary schools	1.2%	14	4.3	2.3	0.0				2.1	27.9		27.9	8.9	7.0	13.5				9.9	$16,818	$4,487	$12,331
Pittsburgh King K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	50 Montgomery Place	Pittsburgh	15212	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-4160	365	29	12.5	89.3%	13 (3.6%)	319 (87.4%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.1%)	9	1375^th of 1534 public elementary schools	10.4%		6.4	1431^st of 1534 public elementary schools	6.7%	56	22.3	20.6	0.0	0.0	3.4	0.0	6.9	35.3	13.8	25.4	55.6	8.6	12.5	9.1	17.9	25.0	18.3	$26,782	$3,446	$23,337
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	810 Arch Street	Pittsburgh	15212	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-4100	655	42	15.5	93.4%	207 (31.6%)	348 (53.1%)	18 (2.7%)	17 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (9.8%)	59.2	718^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.2%		57.4	743^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	51.6%	25	62.2	50.0	35.6				48.9	72.5		72.5	68.3	61.9	51.7				60.4	$26,080	$3,355	$22,724
Pittsburgh Miller K-5	Public	PK, KG-5	2055 Bedford Ave	Pittsburgh	15219	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-3830	213	19	10.9	94.4%	1 (0.5%)	202 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	6.5	1433^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	6.6%		5.4	1459^th of 1534 public elementary schools	4.9%	26	16.7	0.0	4.8				8.3	57.2		57.2	12.9	0.0	14.3				9.6	$25,482	$3,278	$22,204
Pittsburgh Weil K-5	Public	PK, KG-5	2250 Centre Ave	Pittsburgh	15219	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-3840	198	20	10.0	95.5%	3 (1.5%)	182 (91.9%)	3 (1.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	4	1508^th of 1534 public elementary schools	1.7%		13	1299^th of 1534 public elementary schools	15.3%	209	5.6	5.0	0.0				3.2	20.0		20.0	16.7	10.0	20.8				16.1	$26,529	$3,413	$23,116
Pittsburgh Whittier K-5	Public	K-5	150 Meridan St	Pittsburgh	15211	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-8211	154	15	10.1	100.0%	85 (55.2%)	40 (26.0%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (16.2%)	38.7	1041^st of 1534 public elementary schools	32.1%		27.9	1134^th of 1534 public elementary schools	26.1%	93	57.1	16.7	27.8				35.0	61.1		61.1	66.7	22.2	50.0				47.4	$26,174	$3,367	$22,806
Pittsburgh Grandview K-5	Public	K-5	845 McLain St	Pittsburgh	15210	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-6605	178	18	10.1	100.0%	24 (13.5%)	123 (69.1%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (15.2%)	25.1	1170^th of 1534 public elementary schools	23.7%		18.6	1232^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	19.7%	62	38.0	5.0	37.0				28.0	60.0		60.0	33.4	26.3	40.7				34.4	$26,915	$3,463	$23,452
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5	Public, Magnet	K-5	1901 Sarah St	Pittsburgh	15203	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-5190	201	19	10.8	100.0%	79 (39.3%)	81 (40.3%)	9 (4.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (15.4%)	43.8	963^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	37.2%		32.7	1097^th of 1534 public elementary schools	28.5%	134	40.5	33.3	31.0				35.5	70.8		70.8	59.4	50.0	50.0				53.9	$25,878	$3,329	$22,549
Propel Cs-Northside	Public, Charter	K-8	1805 Buena Vista Street	Pittsburgh	15212	Allegheny County	Propel CS-Northside	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 325-7305	379	25	15.4		15 (4.0%)	316 (83.4%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	36 (9.5%)	4	1509^th of 1534 public elementary schools	1.6%		3.8	1517^th of 1534 public elementary schools	1.1%	8	11.7	4.8	0.0	0.0	12.9	4.8	5.2	31.7	21.5	26.5	11.4	4.8	14.7	18.2	15.6	7.3	11.8	$18,994	$2,174	$16,820
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5	Public	PK, KG-5	1351 Damas St	Pittsburgh	15212	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-3000	104	12	9.0	100.0%	40 (38.5%)	33 (31.7%)	7 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (23.1%)	13.6	1291^st of 1534 public elementary schools	15.8%		7.3	1408^th of 1534 public elementary schools	8.2%	117	18.8	25.0	6.7				16.3	58.4		58.4	18.8	33.3	28.6				26.2	$25,574	$3,290	$22,284

Frequently Asked Questions about Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School

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Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School ranks in the bottom 0.3% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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What is the racial makeup of Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School?

Students at Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School are 94% African American, 5% Two or more races.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 311 students attended Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School.

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