Pittsburgh Montessori K-5

Summary:

Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 is a public elementary school serving 324 students in grades PK-5 in the Pittsburgh School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, ranking in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 stands out for its strong academic performance, with 66.3% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 71.7% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to just 25.6% and 41.9% for the district, respectively. The school also maintains a relatively diverse student body, with 63.89% White, 12.96% African American, 6.48% Hispanic, and 4.63% Asian students. Additionally, Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 has a lower student-teacher ratio of 15.1, compared to ratios ranging from 8.1 to 15.2 at nearby schools like Pittsburgh Linden K-5, Catalyst Academy Charter School, and Pittsburgh Liberty K-5.

Despite serving a student population with a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, with proficiency rates that have remained relatively stable or improved over the past several years. This suggests that the school's Montessori-based instructional approach, experienced teaching staff, and effective leadership may be contributing factors to its success, making it a potential model for other schools seeking to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 201 S Graham St
       Pittsburgh, PA  15206


(412) 529-2010

District: Pittsburgh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
278th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,655 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  324

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.9%
African American:
13.0%
Two or more races:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 ranks better than 81.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.9%), African American (13%), two or more races (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 is 15.1. 31 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 employs 21.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 is $25,655. 30 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pittsburgh Montessori K-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 278th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 in the ranking list.)

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Pittsburgh School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh School District 461st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pittsburgh Montessori K-5

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Rank History for all students at Pittsburgh Montessori K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.34 835th 1302 35.9%
2004 27.79 1029th 1308 21.3%
2005 13.33 1152nd 1299 11.3%
2006 28.89 1271st 1545 17.7%
2007 24.45 1319th 1555 15.2%
2008 29.45 1270th 1551 18.1%
2009 38.68 1172nd 1549 24.3%
2010 25.94 1334th 1579 15.5%
2011 41.73 1183rd 1597 25.9%
2012 36.42 1232nd 1599 23.0%
2013 17.52 1297th 1519 14.6%
2014 15.17 1265th 1467 13.8%
2016 54.86 864th 1554 44.4%
2017 53.10 864th 1547 44.1%
2018 73.58 411th 1530 73.1%
2019 68.94 524th 1544 66.1%
2021 74.38 372nd 1433 74.0%
2022 80.90 275th 1534 82.1%
2023 80.29 278th 1534 81.9%
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Rank History for White students at Pittsburgh Montessori K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.52 87th 1236 93.0%
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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 Montessori K-5

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 69 93 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1989 71 97 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1990 84 103 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1991 84 105 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1992 72 111 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1993 93 120 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1994 99 122 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1995 101 117 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1996 101 117 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1997 98 123 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1998 92 127 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1999 105 130 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2000 111 118 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2001 107 121 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2002 101 125 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2003 101 125 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2004 79 124 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2005 68 162 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 237
2006 56 170 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 235
2007 70 219 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 300
2008 103 193 6 3 0 n/a n/a 16 321
2009 110 186 6 4 0 n/a n/a 17 323
2010 130 182 9 7 0 n/a n/a 20 348
2011 147 182 9 7 0 0 23 0 368
2012 152 172 11 6 1 0 21 0 363
2013 161 169 6 8 0 1 22 0 367
2014 197 166 5 9 0 2 21 0 400
2015 226 94 6 9 0 3 21 0 359
2016 230 79 10 7 0 5 18 0 349
2017 230 78 6 8 0 4 19 0 345
2018 203 59 8 4 0 4 17 0 295
2019 171 43 6 4 0 3 18 0 245
2020 239 50 22 9 0 2 28 0 350
2021 207 46 20 8 0 2 20 0 303
2022 164 35 13 9 0 2 16 0 239
2023 207 42 15 21 0 3 36 0 324

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 Montessori K-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 169 7.8 21.6 n/a
1989 174 6.9 25.2 n/a
1990 193 10.7 18.0 0
1991 196 9.1 21.5 n/a
1992 187 9.2 20.3 n/a
1993 218 13.0 16.8 n/a
1994 227 13.8 16.4 n/a
1995 223 14.0 15.9 n/a
1996 223 14.0 15.9 n/a
1997 224 15.0 14.9 n/a
1998 221 14.5 15.2 n/a
1999 237 14.5 16.3 n/a
2000 231 14.5 15.9 35.5
2001 229 14.5 15.8 34.5
2002 228 14.9 15.3 41.2
2003 228 14.9 15.3 41.2
2004 209 14.9 14.0 39.2
2005 237 15.9 14.9 39.7
2006 235 18.9 12.4 53.6
2007 300 22.5 13.3 47.3
2008 321 n/a n/a 51.5
2009 323 24.5 13.2 53.9
2010 348 22.4 15.5 63.7
2011 368 23.4 15.7 41.6
2012 363 21.9 16.5 52.3
2013 367 22.5 16.3 51
2014 400 21.5 18.6 53.8
2015 359 22.0 16.3 41.5
2016 349 21.0 16.6 34.7
2017 345 22.0 15.6 29.9
2018 295 22.2 13.2 29.2
2019 245 22.8 10.7 100
2020 350 21.8 16.0 75.7
2021 303 22.3 13.5 87.8
2022 239 22.3 10.6 98.7
2023 324 21.3 15.1 81.2

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 Montessori K-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 169 7.8 21.6 n/a
1989 174 6.9 25.2 n/a
1990 193 10.7 18.0 0
1991 196 9.1 21.5 n/a
1992 187 9.2 20.3 n/a
1993 218 13.0 16.8 n/a
1994 227 13.8 16.4 n/a
1995 223 14.0 15.9 n/a
1996 223 14.0 15.9 n/a
1997 224 15.0 14.9 n/a
1998 221 14.5 15.2 n/a
1999 237 14.5 16.3 n/a
2000 231 14.5 15.9 35.5
2001 229 14.5 15.8 34.5
2002 228 14.9 15.3 41.2
2003 228 14.9 15.3 41.2
2004 209 14.9 14.0 39.2
2005 237 15.9 14.9 39.7
2006 235 18.9 12.4 53.6
2007 300 22.5 13.3 47.3
2008 321 n/a n/a 51.5
2009 323 24.5 13.2 53.9
2010 348 22.4 15.5 63.7
2011 368 23.4 15.7 41.6
2012 363 21.9 16.5 52.3
2013 367 22.5 16.3 51
2014 400 21.5 18.6 53.8
2015 359 22.0 16.3 41.5
2016 349 21.0 16.6 34.7
2017 345 22.0 15.6 29.9
2018 295 22.2 13.2 29.2
2019 245 22.8 10.7 100
2020 350 21.8 16.0 75.7
2021 303 22.3 13.5 87.8
2022 239 22.3 10.6 98.7
2023 324 21.3 15.1 81.2

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 Montessori K-5

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,834 (8.6%) $19,435 (91.4%) $21,268
2020 $2,031 (9.4%) $19,525 (90.6%) $21,556
2021 $1,972 (7.3%) $24,950 (92.7%) $26,921
2022 $3,300 (12.9%) $22,354 (87.1%) $25,655

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh Montessori K-5

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 524th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 278th of 1534 Elementary schools
 15.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pittsburgh Montessori K-5)58.562.5
 4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Montessori K-5)75.675
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Montessori K-5)53.273.1
 19.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pittsburgh Montessori K-5)87.584.6
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Montessori K-5)7173.1
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Montessori K-5)64.364.7
 0.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Montessori K-5)71.467.7
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Pittsburgh Montessori K-5)58.466.3
 7.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pittsburgh Montessori K-5)87.584.6
 2.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Montessori K-5)7371.7
 1.3%
   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 Students245324
 32.2%
African American4342
 2.3%
American Indian00
Asian615
 150%
Hispanic421
 425%
Pacific Islander33
White171207
 21.1%
Two or More Races1836
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%81.2%
 18.8%


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Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 ranks 278th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 324 students attended Pittsburgh Montessori K-5.

Students at Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 are 64% White, 13% African American, 11% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% Asian.


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