Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5

Summary:

Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 is an elementary school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 155 students. The school is part of the Pittsburgh School District, which is ranked 466 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates that are significantly lower across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's rankings have declined over the years, from a high of 646 out of 1,474 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 1,167 out of 1,526 schools in 2023-2024. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families (100% free or reduced-price lunch) likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by the school, and the school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White students and Low Socio-Economic Status students, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

When comparing Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 to the nearby schools in the same district, such as Pittsburgh Arlington K-8, Pittsburgh Concord K-5, and Pittsburgh Grandview K-5, the analysis reveals that the academic challenges faced by Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 are not isolated but rather a systemic issue within the Pittsburgh School District. In contrast, Dormont Elementary School, which is part of the Keystone Oaks School District, consistently outperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, highlighting the importance of considering the broader context and the role of district-level factors in shaping the academic performance of individual schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 785 Dunster St
       Pittsburgh, PA  15226-1312


(412) 529-7420

District: Pittsburgh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1167th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,957 Help


Students who attend Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  8.1 Help
Number of students:  155

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.9%
African American:
16.8%
Two or more races:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 ranks worse than 76.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 18th 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 23.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61.9%), African American (16.8%), two or more races (13.5%). (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 West Liberty K-5 is 8.1, which is the lowest among 34 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 is $25,957. 24 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 1167th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pittsburgh West Liberty 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 West Liberty K-5

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Rank History for all students at Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 51.53 732nd 1302 43.8%
2004 29.93 1011th 1308 22.7%
2005 43.31 903rd 1299 30.5%
2006 49.94 972nd 1545 37.1%
2007 52.32 919th 1555 40.9%
2008 52.89 927th 1551 40.2%
2009 52.94 912th 1549 41.1%
2010 45.16 1098th 1579 30.5%
2011 55.03 905th 1597 43.3%
2012 40.42 1182nd 1599 26.1%
2013 44.74 1058th 1519 30.3%
2014 40.63 1064th 1467 27.5%
2015 62.35 646th 1474 56.2%
2016 55.64 850th 1554 45.3%
2017 50.42 923rd 1547 40.3%
2018 58.10 763rd 1530 50.1%
2019 60.77 709th 1544 54.1%
2021 36.41 1012th 1433 29.4%
2022 40.37 1022nd 1534 33.4%
2023 29.37 1132nd 1534 26.2%
2024 23.77 1167th 1526 23.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.66 1112th 1414 21.4%
2024 20.53 1183rd 1432 17.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.84 1319th 1488 11.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.31 1025th 1495 31.4%
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Rank History for White students at Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.99 1106th 1236 10.5%
2024 12.12 1141st 1229 7.2%
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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 West Liberty K-5

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 180 31 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 214
2003 180 31 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 214
2004 211 32 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2005 226 39 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2006 224 48 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2007 212 46 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2008 211 30 4 3 1 n/a n/a 21 270
2009 214 37 6 5 0 n/a n/a 31 293
2010 211 31 5 5 0 n/a n/a 26 278
2011 196 34 4 6 0 0 19 0 259
2012 203 65 3 4 0 0 22 0 297
2013 208 60 2 6 0 0 29 0 305
2014 197 54 6 5 0 0 29 0 291
2015 183 38 4 2 0 0 31 0 258
2016 174 36 5 3 3 0 31 0 252
2017 167 37 5 5 2 0 31 0 247
2018 160 33 5 5 2 0 37 0 242
2019 147 27 5 8 1 0 36 0 224
2020 129 22 5 6 0 0 38 0 200
2021 104 24 5 5 0 0 28 0 166
2022 97 29 7 5 0 0 27 0 165
2023 96 26 8 4 0 0 21 0 155

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

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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 West Liberty K-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 214 15.2 14.1 44.9
2003 214 15.2 14.1 44.9
2004 249 16.2 15.4 38.2
2005 274 15.2 18.0 35
2006 284 14.2 20.0 45.4
2007 265 16.7 15.9 44.5
2008 270 18.1 14.9 49.8
2009 293 17.1 17.1 54.6
2010 278 16.1 17.2 54.8
2011 259 16.1 16.0 44.4
2012 297 14.8 20.0 63
2013 305 19.0 16.0 57
2014 291 18.0 16.1 64.9
2015 258 18.0 14.3 54.7
2016 252 18.0 14.0 47.6
2017 247 20.0 12.3 57.5
2018 242 20.7 11.6 64
2019 224 20.6 10.8 100
2020 200 20.6 9.7 100
2021 166 20.6 8.0 100
2022 165 20.6 8.0 98.2
2023 155 19.1 8.1 100

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 West Liberty K-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 214 15.2 14.1 44.9
2003 214 15.2 14.1 44.9
2004 249 16.2 15.4 38.2
2005 274 15.2 18.0 35
2006 284 14.2 20.0 45.4
2007 265 16.7 15.9 44.5
2008 270 18.1 14.9 49.8
2009 293 17.1 17.1 54.6
2010 278 16.1 17.2 54.8
2011 259 16.1 16.0 44.4
2012 297 14.8 20.0 63
2013 305 19.0 16.0 57
2014 291 18.0 16.1 64.9
2015 258 18.0 14.3 54.7
2016 252 18.0 14.0 47.6
2017 247 20.0 12.3 57.5
2018 242 20.7 11.6 64
2019 224 20.6 10.8 100
2020 200 20.6 9.7 100
2021 166 20.6 8.0 100
2022 165 20.6 8.0 98.2
2023 155 19.1 8.1 100

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 West Liberty K-5

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,821 (8.6%) $19,302 (91.4%) $21,122
2020 $2,012 (9.4%) $19,340 (90.6%) $21,352
2021 $2,366 (7.3%) $29,942 (92.7%) $32,308
2022 $3,339 (12.9%) $22,618 (87.1%) $25,957

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh West Liberty 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 709th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1132nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 27.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5)57.727.8
 29.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5)69.231.6
 37.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5)45.142.1
 3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5)77.573.7
 3.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5)7042.1
 27.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5)55.620
 35.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5)66.735
 31.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5)52.729.8
 22.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5)77.573.7
 3.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5)68.536.2
 32.3%
   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 Students224155
 30.8%
African American2726
 3.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian58
 60%
Hispanic84
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White14796
 34.7%
Two or More Races3621
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 are 62% White, 17% African American, 14% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% Hispanic.

Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 ranks in the bottom 23.5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 155 students attended Pittsburgh West Liberty 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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