Pittsburgh Arlington K-8

Summary:

Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 is an elementary school in the Pittsburgh School District, serving grades PK-8 with 349 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 has high rates of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 97-99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 significantly underperforms compared to the Pittsburgh School District and the state of Pennsylvania on standardized tests, with only 4.9% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, 10.4% in PSSA English Language Arts, and 27.8% in PSSA Science. The school's performance is particularly concerning for African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom 5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools in these subgroups. Despite relatively high spending per student, the school has experienced high dropout rates compared to the state average.

When comparing Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 to other nearby schools in the Pittsburgh School District, the performance gap is stark. For example, Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8, located just 2.19 miles away, outperforms Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 by a wide margin on all PSSA assessments. Similarly, the nearby magnet schools, Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 and Pittsburgh Phillips K-5, also significantly outperform Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 on academic measures, suggesting that the magnet school model may be more effective in the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 800 Rectenwald Street
       Pittsburgh, PA  15210


(412) 529-4700

District: Pittsburgh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1501st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,687 Help


Students who attend Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  372

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.5%
White:
15.1%
Two or more races:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Compare Details Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 ranks worse than 98.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last 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 3.71. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 ranks worse than 92.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68.5%), White (15.1%), two or more races (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 is 10.7, which is the 11th best among 34 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
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Compare Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 employs 34.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 is $25,687. 29 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pittsburgh Arlington K-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 1501st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 827th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 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 Arlington K-8

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 18.97 1378th 1579 12.7%
2011 4.76 1545th 1597 3.3%
2012 12.18 1435th 1599 10.3%
2013 3.70 1437th 1519 5.4%
2014 3.44 1385th 1467 5.6%
2015 8.32 1327th 1474 10.0%
2016 4.66 1470th 1554 5.4%
2017 5.14 1453rd 1547 6.1%
2018 4.87 1445th 1530 5.6%
2019 5.80 1434th 1544 7.1%
2021 4.14 1395th 1433 2.7%
2022 5.30 1464th 1534 4.6%
2023 5.07 1473rd 1534 4.0%
2024 3.71 1501st 1526 1.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.16 1360th 1414 3.8%
2024 4.20 1422nd 1432 0.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.05 1458th 1488 2.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.00 959th 1043 8.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.73 1453rd 1495 2.8%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.19 402nd 437 8.0%
2024 14.26 425th 437 2.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pittsburgh Arlington K-8

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 14.50 719th 805 10.7%
2011 10.32 758th 825 8.1%
2012 35.27 626th 834 24.9%
2013 10.61 660th 758 12.9%
2014 9.15 647th 728 11.1%
2015 12.72 703rd 835 15.8%
2016 7.46 782nd 870 10.1%
2017 8.25 782nd 877 10.8%
2018 13.01 730th 861 15.2%
2019 7.63 812th 891 8.9%
2021 5.15 786th 797 1.4%
2022 8.91 809th 883 8.4%
2023 10.92 782nd 893 12.4%
2024 8.00 827th 891 7.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.15 717th 874 18.0%
2024 10.83 806th 877 8.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.97 834th 860 3.0%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.09 611th 660 7.4%
2024 14.08 658th 672 2.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.40 768th 870 11.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.23 375th 421 10.9%
2024 14.29 396th 408 2.9%
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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.

Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Pittsburgh Arlington K-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 177 270 1 4 2 n/a n/a 42 496
2009 164 261 1 2 1 n/a n/a 48 477
2010 163 273 0 1 0 n/a n/a 45 482
2011 141 345 1 6 0 0 51 0 544
2012 107 252 2 3 0 1 41 0 406
2013 139 386 4 2 1 1 53 0 586
2014 149 385 7 10 0 1 56 0 608
2015 126 326 8 4 0 0 59 0 523
2016 99 285 8 4 0 0 47 0 443
2017 74 256 9 7 0 0 45 0 391
2018 73 241 10 8 0 0 36 0 368
2019 77 252 7 9 0 0 41 0 386
2020 69 271 6 13 2 0 38 0 399
2021 68 260 4 16 1 0 33 0 382
2022 63 235 5 16 1 0 35 0 355
2023 53 232 4 15 0 0 45 0 349
2024 56 255 0 17 1 1 42 0 372

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 Arlington K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 496 35.0 14.2 n/a
2009 477 30.5 15.6 n/a
2010 482 30.1 16.0 97.5
2011 544 32.1 16.9 87.9
2012 406 29.6 13.7 85.2
2013 586 38.0 15.4 82.1
2014 608 41.5 14.6 84.9
2015 523 42.0 12.4 77.6
2016 443 41.0 10.8 67.7
2017 391 39.5 9.8 85.2
2018 368 39.0 9.4 89.1
2019 386 36.8 10.4 99
2020 399 38.8 10.2 n/a
2021 382 37.1 10.2 99.2
2022 355 37.1 9.5 99.2
2023 349 33.1 10.5 97.4
2024 372 34.7 10.7 99.5

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 Arlington K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 496 35.0 14.2 n/a
2009 477 30.5 15.6 n/a
2010 482 30.1 16.0 97.5
2011 544 32.1 16.9 87.9
2012 406 29.6 13.7 85.2
2013 586 38.0 15.4 82.1
2014 608 41.5 14.6 84.9
2015 523 42.0 12.4 77.6
2016 443 41.0 10.8 67.7
2017 391 39.5 9.8 85.2
2018 368 39.0 9.4 89.1
2019 386 36.8 10.4 99
2020 399 38.8 10.2 n/a
2021 382 37.1 10.2 99.2
2022 355 37.1 9.5 99.2
2023 349 33.1 10.5 97.4
2024 372 34.7 10.7 99.5

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 Arlington K-8

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,903 (8.6%) $20,169 (91.4%) $22,072
2020 $2,031 (9.4%) $19,527 (90.6%) $21,558
2021 $2,035 (7.3%) $25,746 (92.7%) $27,781
2022 $3,305 (12.9%) $22,383 (87.1%) $25,687

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh Arlington K-8

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1434th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1473rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.1%
Ranks 812th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 782nd of 893 Middle schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pittsburgh Arlington K-8)18.56.7
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Arlington K-8)28.66.9
 21.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Arlington K-8)12.99.4
 3.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pittsburgh Arlington K-8)48.525
 23.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Arlington K-8)38.23.1
 35.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Arlington K-8)5.13.6
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Arlington K-8)17.128.6
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Arlington K-8)00
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Arlington K-8)21.220.6
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Arlington K-8)6.95
 1.9%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Arlington K-8)34.520
 14.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Arlington K-8)013.7
 13.7%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Pittsburgh Arlington K-8)12.917.2
 4.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Arlington K-8)2924.1
 4.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Pittsburgh Arlington K-8)6.86.4
 0.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pittsburgh Arlington K-8)31.321.3
 10%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Arlington K-8)27.516.8
 10.7%
   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 Students386349
 9.6%
African American252232
 7.9%
American Indian00
Asian74
 42.9%
Hispanic915
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White7753
 31.2%
Two or More Races4145
 9.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99%97.4%
 1.5%


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Students at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 are 69% African American, 15% White, 11% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 ranks in the bottom 1.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 372 students attended Pittsburgh Arlington K-8.


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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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