Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5

Summary:

Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 is a small elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Pittsburgh School District. With just 104 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 15-20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 lags significantly behind state and district averages in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 17.8% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 26.7% for the Pittsburgh School District. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, the school has struggled to make meaningful improvements in its academic performance over the past decade.

When comparing Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 to other Pittsburgh public elementary schools in the area, it consistently ranks near the bottom. For example, Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 and Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 both outperform Spring Hill K-5 across nearly all academic metrics, despite serving similar student populations. The data also shows a stark contrast between Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 and schools outside the Pittsburgh Public District, such as Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School and Reserve Primary School, which significantly outperform Spring Hill K-5 in academic proficiency.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1351 Damas St
       Pittsburgh, PA  15212-3540


(412) 529-3000

District: Pittsburgh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1292nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,574 Help


Students who attend Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 usually attend:

Middle:    Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
    Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
    Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8
High:    Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
    Pittsburgh Perry High School
    Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  104

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.5%
African American:
31.7%
Two or more races:
23.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 ranks worse than 84.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 24th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Pittsburgh School District. Student population at Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.5%), African American (31.7%), two or more races (23.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 is 9, which is the 5th best among 34 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
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Compare Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 employs 11.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 is $25,574. 31 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 1292nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pittsburgh School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh School District 466th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5

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Rank History for all students at Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 58.45 633rd 1302 51.4%
2004 29.94 1010th 1308 22.8%
2005 21.15 1097th 1299 15.6%
2006 25.62 1297th 1545 16.1%
2007 27.72 1293rd 1555 16.8%
2008 41.65 1124th 1551 27.5%
2009 32.14 1256th 1549 18.9%
2010 29.13 1308th 1579 17.2%
2011 20.24 1397th 1597 12.5%
2012 23.09 1342nd 1599 16.1%
2013 7.06 1389th 1519 8.6%
2014 5.59 1351st 1467 7.9%
2015 13.64 1261st 1474 14.5%
2016 16.44 1293rd 1554 16.8%
2017 13.39 1319th 1547 14.7%
2018 16.00 1282nd 1530 16.2%
2019 11.29 1345th 1544 12.9%
2021 5.45 1354th 1433 5.5%
2022 7.31 1408th 1534 8.2%
2023 13.65 1291st 1534 15.8%
2024 14.21 1292nd 1526 15.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.33 1242nd 1414 12.2%
2024 10.31 1317th 1432 8.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.48 1228th 1229 0.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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.

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Enrollment information for Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 94 163 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 258
1994 112 176 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1995 122 210 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1996 122 210 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1997 128 210 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1998 132 161 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1999 135 152 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2000 109 124 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2001 99 105 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2002 151 110 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2003 151 110 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2004 164 100 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2005 202 124 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 329
2006 188 124 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 315
2007 153 90 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 248
2008 150 92 0 0 3 n/a n/a 18 263
2009 144 106 0 1 3 n/a n/a 18 272
2010 138 93 1 3 3 n/a n/a 25 263
2011 131 146 2 4 3 0 34 0 320
2012 119 120 1 8 3 0 35 0 286
2013 114 134 1 10 5 0 32 0 296
2014 129 123 2 8 2 0 32 0 296
2015 118 107 1 6 2 1 27 0 262
2016 109 94 3 4 3 1 33 0 247
2017 98 83 2 4 2 0 26 0 215
2018 71 77 0 4 0 0 25 0 177
2019 62 77 0 3 0 0 20 0 162
2020 62 58 0 1 2 0 21 0 144
2021 45 49 0 4 0 0 22 0 120
2022 38 51 0 4 0 0 22 0 115
2023 40 33 0 7 0 0 24 0 104

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 Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 258 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 289 12.0 24.1 n/a
1995 333 16.0 20.8 n/a
1996 333 16.0 20.8 n/a
1997 339 17.0 19.9 n/a
1998 294 16.0 18.4 n/a
1999 288 15.0 19.2 n/a
2000 235 13.0 18.1 82.6
2001 204 11.0 18.5 78.9
2002 262 16.4 16.0 78.6
2003 262 16.4 16.0 78.6
2004 266 16.9 15.7 80.1
2005 329 17.5 18.8 62.6
2006 315 15.5 20.3 69.5
2007 248 15.0 16.5 93.1
2008 263 15.0 17.5 99.6
2009 272 17.0 16.0 95.3
2010 263 17.0 15.4 99.6
2011 320 22.4 14.2 90.3
2012 286 24.4 11.7 81.1
2013 296 25.5 11.6 80.7
2014 296 17.5 16.9 84.1
2015 262 26.0 10.0 78.2
2016 247 22.0 11.2 70.4
2017 215 21.5 10.0 78.1
2018 177 21.1 8.3 85.9
2019 162 14.5 11.1 100
2020 144 14.5 9.9 100
2021 120 13.5 8.8 100
2022 115 11.5 9.9 97.4
2023 104 11.5 9.0 100

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 Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 258 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 289 12.0 24.1 n/a
1995 333 16.0 20.8 n/a
1996 333 16.0 20.8 n/a
1997 339 17.0 19.9 n/a
1998 294 16.0 18.4 n/a
1999 288 15.0 19.2 n/a
2000 235 13.0 18.1 82.6
2001 204 11.0 18.5 78.9
2002 262 16.4 16.0 78.6
2003 262 16.4 16.0 78.6
2004 266 16.9 15.7 80.1
2005 329 17.5 18.8 62.6
2006 315 15.5 20.3 69.5
2007 248 15.0 16.5 93.1
2008 263 15.0 17.5 99.6
2009 272 17.0 16.0 95.3
2010 263 17.0 15.4 99.6
2011 320 22.4 14.2 90.3
2012 286 24.4 11.7 81.1
2013 296 25.5 11.6 80.7
2014 296 17.5 16.9 84.1
2015 262 26.0 10.0 78.2
2016 247 22.0 11.2 70.4
2017 215 21.5 10.0 78.1
2018 177 21.1 8.3 85.9
2019 162 14.5 11.1 100
2020 144 14.5 9.9 100
2021 120 13.5 8.8 100
2022 115 11.5 9.9 97.4
2023 104 11.5 9.0 100

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 Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,788 (8.6%) $18,957 (91.4%) $20,746
2020 $590 (9.4%) $5,671 (90.6%) $6,260
2021 $2,245 (7.3%) $28,408 (92.7%) $30,653
2022 $3,290 (12.9%) $22,284 (87.1%) $25,574

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5

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 1345th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1291st of 1534 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5)11.818.8
 7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5)17.618.8
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5)31.625
 6.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5)52.658.4
 5.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5)47.333.3
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5)14.36.7
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5)22.228.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5)18.816.3
 2.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5)52.658.4
 5.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5)28.626.2
 2.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students162104
 35.8%
African American7733
 57.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic37
 133.3%
Pacific Islander00
White6240
 35.5%
Two or More Races2024
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 ranks in the bottom 15.3% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 are 38% White, 32% African American, 23% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 104 students attended Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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