Pittsburgh Langley K-8

Summary:

Pittsburgh Langley K-8 is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Pittsburgh School District, with 501 students. However, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania, ranking in the bottom 10% for the past several years.

Pittsburgh Langley K-8 significantly underperforms compared to the Pittsburgh School District and the state of Pennsylvania on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 8.9% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 26.7% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school also struggles in PSSA English Language Arts, with only 20% of students proficient or better, compared to 40.5% for the district and 53% for the state. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as African American students and students of low socioeconomic status.

When comparing Pittsburgh Langley K-8 to other nearby schools in the Pittsburgh School District, it is clear that the school is an outlier in terms of poor performance. For example, Pittsburgh King K-8 and Pittsburgh Morrow K-8, which are both within a 2-mile radius, significantly outperform Pittsburgh Langley K-8 on academic measures. Despite the high per-student spending and consistent ranking among the lowest-performing schools in the state, Pittsburgh Langley K-8 has shown little to no improvement in its academic performance over the past several years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 2940 Sheraden Boulevard
       Pittsburgh, PA  15204


(412) 529-2100

District: Pittsburgh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1393rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,477 Help


Students who attend Pittsburgh Langley K-8 usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  501

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.9%
Two or more races:
14.8%
White:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Pittsburgh Langley K-8 ranks worse than 91.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 31st 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 7.91. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pittsburgh Langley K-8 ranks worse than 92.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.09. (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 Student population at Pittsburgh Langley K-8 is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (68.9%), two or more races (14.8%), White (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Langley K-8 is 9.9, which is the 6th best among 34 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
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Compare Pittsburgh Langley K-8 employs 50.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh Langley K-8 is $26,477, which is the 16th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pittsburgh Langley K-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Langley K-8 1393rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pittsburgh Langley K-8 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Langley K-8 823rd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Pittsburgh Langley 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 Langley K-8

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 6.59 1363rd 1474 7.5%
2016 5.99 1442nd 1554 7.2%
2017 4.36 1466th 1547 5.2%
2018 5.52 1430th 1530 6.5%
2019 4.01 1481st 1544 4.1%
2021 3.96 1403rd 1433 2.1%
2022 4.70 1477th 1534 3.7%
2023 6.69 1429th 1534 6.8%
2024 7.91 1393rd 1526 8.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburgh Langley K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.51 1322nd 1414 6.5%
2024 12.26 1289th 1432 10.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Pittsburgh Langley K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.91 1384th 1488 7.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Pittsburgh Langley K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.12 992nd 1043 4.9%
2024 18.19 938th 1084 13.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pittsburgh Langley K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.41 1355th 1495 9.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Pittsburgh Langley K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.37 312th 437 28.6%
2024 32.59 298th 437 31.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pittsburgh Langley K-8

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 7.54 757th 835 9.3%
2016 7.02 791st 870 9.1%
2017 6.27 812th 877 7.4%
2018 5.11 827th 861 3.9%
2019 5.14 847th 891 4.9%
2021 6.20 768th 797 3.6%
2022 8.29 820th 883 7.1%
2023 6.13 871st 893 2.5%
2024 8.09 823rd 891 7.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburgh Langley K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.54 854th 874 2.3%
2024 8.74 838th 877 4.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pittsburgh Langley K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.04 831st 860 3.4%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Pittsburgh Langley K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.96 500th 660 24.2%
2024 20.77 581st 672 13.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pittsburgh Langley K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.08 789th 870 9.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Pittsburgh Langley K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.91 408th 421 3.1%
2024 21.49 354th 408 13.2%
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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 Langley K-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 119 478 1 3 0 0 81 0 682
2014 113 484 2 2 0 0 84 0 685
2015 101 510 3 3 0 0 87 0 704
2016 96 507 3 9 0 0 105 0 720
2017 89 450 3 8 2 0 102 0 654
2018 81 390 3 9 2 0 96 0 581
2019 90 365 3 9 3 1 97 0 568
2020 77 357 5 9 0 0 97 0 545
2021 60 336 6 7 0 0 94 0 503
2022 58 323 8 12 1 0 82 0 484
2023 60 345 5 15 1 1 74 0 501

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 Langley K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 682 42.0 16.2 91.3
2014 685 44.0 15.5 90.9
2015 704 49.0 14.3 77.7
2016 720 53.0 13.5 71.5
2017 654 56.5 11.5 85.6
2018 581 57.5 10.1 88.8
2019 568 50.8 11.1 100
2020 545 49.8 10.9 100
2021 503 49.3 10.1 100
2022 484 50.3 9.6 99.4
2023 501 50.3 9.9 100

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 Langley K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 682 42.0 16.2 91.3
2014 685 44.0 15.5 90.9
2015 704 49.0 14.3 77.7
2016 720 53.0 13.5 71.5
2017 654 56.5 11.5 85.6
2018 581 57.5 10.1 88.8
2019 568 50.8 11.1 100
2020 545 49.8 10.9 100
2021 503 49.3 10.1 100
2022 484 50.3 9.6 99.4
2023 501 50.3 9.9 100

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 Langley K-8

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,869 (8.6%) $19,812 (91.4%) $21,680
2020 $2,049 (9.4%) $19,696 (90.6%) $21,745
2021 $2,216 (7.3%) $28,044 (92.7%) $30,261
2022 $3,406 (12.9%) $23,071 (87.1%) $26,477

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh Langley K-8

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 1481st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1429th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.8%
Ranks 847th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 871st of 893 Middle schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pittsburgh Langley K-8)17.914
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Langley K-8)21.834
 12.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Langley K-8)12.72.4
 10.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pittsburgh Langley K-8)30.928.6
 2.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Langley K-8)16.117.1
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Langley K-8)8.211.4
 3.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Langley K-8)18.311.4
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Langley K-8)00
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Langley K-8)2211.6
 10.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Langley K-8)2.32.8
 0.5%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Langley K-8)18.217.1
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Langley K-8)3.80
 3.8%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Pittsburgh Langley K-8)13.218.2
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Langley K-8)19.218.2
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Pittsburgh Langley K-8)7.95.4
 2.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pittsburgh Langley K-8)22.324
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Langley K-8)19.319
 0.3%
   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 Students568501
 11.8%
African American365345
 5.5%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic915
 66.7%
Pacific Islander11
White9060
 33.3%
Two or More Races9774
 23.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Pittsburgh Langley K-8 are 69% African American, 15% Two or more races, 12% White, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 501 students attended Pittsburgh Langley K-8.

Pittsburgh Langley K-8 ranks in the bottom 8.7% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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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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