Pittsburgh Phillips K-5

Summary:

Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 is an elementary school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 201 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Pittsburgh School District, which is ranked 466 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with proficiency rates below the state and district averages in math, science, and English language arts. The school's performance has been relatively stagnant, despite having relatively high per-student spending and small class sizes. The school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Nearby schools in the Pittsburgh School District, such as Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 and Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5, generally outperform Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 on academic measures, suggesting that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the performance differences.

The consistently low academic performance of Pittsburgh Phillips K-5, despite the relatively high resources, suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in effectively educating its students. However, the school's strong performance for African American students, relative to its overall performance, suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from the strategies or approaches that are working for this subgroup and apply them more broadly. Identifying and addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance, as well as learning from the successes of nearby higher-performing schools, could be key to improving the educational experience and outcomes for the students at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 1901 Sarah St
       Pittsburgh, PA  15203-2019


(412) 529-5190

District: Pittsburgh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
954th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,878 Help


Students who attend Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 usually attend:

Middle:    Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
    Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
    Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
High:    Pittsburgh Brashear High School
    Pittsburgh Carrick High School
    Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
    Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  201

Racial breakdown:

African American:
40.3%
White:
39.3%
Two or more races:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 ranks worse than 62.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 7th 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 44.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.3%), White (39.3%), two or more races (15.4%). (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 Phillips K-5 is 10.8, which is the 15th best among 34 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 is $25,878. 27 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pittsburgh Phillips K-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 954th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 in the ranking list.)

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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 Phillips K-5

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Rank History for all students at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 41.62 872nd 1302 33.0%
2004 35.02 961st 1308 26.5%
2005 57.98 667th 1299 48.7%
2006 64.79 599th 1545 61.2%
2007 58.53 775th 1555 50.2%
2008 55.69 855th 1551 44.9%
2009 53.91 896th 1549 42.2%
2010 40.59 1165th 1579 26.2%
2011 49.87 1030th 1597 35.5%
2012 49.89 1049th 1599 34.4%
2013 56.76 854th 1519 43.8%
2014 52.07 897th 1467 38.9%
2016 41.10 1057th 1554 32.0%
2017 33.61 1132nd 1547 26.8%
2018 26.58 1186th 1530 22.5%
2019 29.16 1159th 1544 24.9%
2021 22.00 1134th 1433 20.9%
2022 32.70 1097th 1534 28.5%
2023 43.84 963rd 1534 37.2%
2024 44.53 954th 1526 37.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.50 750th 1414 47.0%
2024 50.19 780th 1432 45.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.34 999th 1488 32.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.43 543rd 1084 49.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.61 827th 1495 44.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.37 124th 437 71.6%
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Rank History for White students at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.31 762nd 1236 38.3%
2024 57.51 525th 1229 57.3%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Open Quote Teachers are awesome. Parent group extremely active. Great school; like a private school in the city school system. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pittsburgh Phillips K-5

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 230 19 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1989 227 19 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1990 225 16 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1991 234 17 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1992 241 18 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1993 210 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1994 189 17 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1995 168 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1996 168 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1997 178 22 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1998 154 17 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1999 162 25 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2000 199 85 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 289
2001 201 90 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 295
2002 175 109 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 291
2003 175 109 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 291
2004 180 103 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2005 176 116 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2006 162 111 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2007 150 119 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2008 151 107 4 13 0 n/a n/a 17 292
2009 154 107 4 11 0 n/a n/a 17 293
2010 149 108 4 13 1 n/a n/a 24 299
2011 156 117 3 14 0 0 29 0 319
2012 155 113 2 13 0 0 31 0 314
2013 150 106 2 10 0 0 27 0 295
2014 162 99 2 11 0 0 28 0 302
2015 153 97 1 9 0 0 26 0 286
2016 152 94 1 11 0 0 32 0 290
2017 128 104 2 12 0 0 26 0 272
2018 131 116 3 11 0 0 30 0 291
2019 119 105 3 15 0 0 33 0 275
2020 114 106 3 13 0 0 30 0 266
2021 113 98 2 14 0 0 30 0 257
2022 92 93 3 9 0 0 29 0 226
2023 79 81 1 9 0 0 31 0 201

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 Phillips K-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 251 12.6 19.9 n/a
1989 247 12.0 20.5 n/a
1990 242 12.0 20.1 0
1991 251 13.0 19.3 n/a
1992 259 14.0 18.5 n/a
1993 226 16.0 14.1 n/a
1994 206 14.0 14.7 n/a
1995 182 13.0 14.0 n/a
1996 182 13.0 14.0 n/a
1997 201 14.0 14.4 n/a
1998 171 13.0 13.2 n/a
1999 188 11.0 17.1 n/a
2000 289 15.0 19.3 58.5
2001 295 16.0 18.4 58
2002 291 17.1 17.0 63.6
2003 291 17.1 17.0 63.6
2004 295 15.6 18.9 58.6
2005 303 15.6 19.4 61.1
2006 286 16.1 17.8 64
2007 283 16.0 17.7 66.4
2008 292 17.3 16.9 71.3
2009 293 16.5 17.8 71.4
2010 299 16.0 18.6 70.9
2011 319 18.1 17.6 52
2012 314 19.1 16.4 62.7
2013 295 17.0 17.3 60
2014 302 17.0 17.7 66.2
2015 286 16.0 17.8 62.2
2016 290 17.0 17.0 55.2
2017 272 18.0 15.1 61.8
2018 291 18.5 15.7 62.5
2019 275 19.8 13.8 100
2020 266 19.8 13.4 100
2021 257 19.8 12.9 100
2022 226 19.8 11.3 98.7
2023 201 18.5 10.8 100

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 Phillips K-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 251 12.6 19.9 n/a
1989 247 12.0 20.5 n/a
1990 242 12.0 20.1 0
1991 251 13.0 19.3 n/a
1992 259 14.0 18.5 n/a
1993 226 16.0 14.1 n/a
1994 206 14.0 14.7 n/a
1995 182 13.0 14.0 n/a
1996 182 13.0 14.0 n/a
1997 201 14.0 14.4 n/a
1998 171 13.0 13.2 n/a
1999 188 11.0 17.1 n/a
2000 289 15.0 19.3 58.5
2001 295 16.0 18.4 58
2002 291 17.1 17.0 63.6
2003 291 17.1 17.0 63.6
2004 295 15.6 18.9 58.6
2005 303 15.6 19.4 61.1
2006 286 16.1 17.8 64
2007 283 16.0 17.7 66.4
2008 292 17.3 16.9 71.3
2009 293 16.5 17.8 71.4
2010 299 16.0 18.6 70.9
2011 319 18.1 17.6 52
2012 314 19.1 16.4 62.7
2013 295 17.0 17.3 60
2014 302 17.0 17.7 66.2
2015 286 16.0 17.8 62.2
2016 290 17.0 17.0 55.2
2017 272 18.0 15.1 61.8
2018 291 18.5 15.7 62.5
2019 275 19.8 13.8 100
2020 266 19.8 13.4 100
2021 257 19.8 12.9 100
2022 226 19.8 11.3 98.7
2023 201 18.5 10.8 100

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 Phillips K-5

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,801 (8.6%) $19,091 (91.4%) $20,892
2020 $2,019 (9.4%) $19,406 (90.6%) $21,424
2021 $2,087 (7.3%) $26,412 (92.7%) $28,500
2022 $3,329 (12.9%) $22,549 (87.1%) $25,878

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh Phillips K-5

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1159th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 963rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pittsburgh Phillips K-5)4040.5
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Phillips K-5)6059.4
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Phillips K-5)22.533.3
 10.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pittsburgh Phillips K-5)52.570.8
 18.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Phillips K-5)5050
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Phillips K-5)34.331
 3.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Phillips K-5)55.950
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Pittsburgh Phillips K-5)32.135.5
 3.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pittsburgh Phillips K-5)52.570.8
 18.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Phillips K-5)55.253.9
 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 Students275201
 26.9%
African American10581
 22.9%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic159
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White11979
 33.6%
Two or More Races3331
 6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 ranks 954th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 are 40% African American, 39% White, 15% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 201 students attended Pittsburgh Phillips 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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