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Bellevue Elementary School vs. Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8

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School Overview

School
Bellevue Elementary School
435 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
220 40th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bellevue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 162 students in grades 6-8, Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
6-8
Total Students
327 students
162 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bellevue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bellevue Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bellevue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bellevue Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northgate School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1435 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2138 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bellevue Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellevue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northgate School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellevue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northgate School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellevue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northgate School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bellevue Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
-
Kindergarten Students
52
-
Grade 1 Students
54
-
Grade 2 Students
38
-
Grade 3 Students
47
-
Grade 4 Students
37
-
Grade 5 Students
37
-
Grade 6 Students
43
52
Grade 7 Students
-
60
Grade 8 Students
-
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bellevue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northgate School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bellevue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northgate School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
18%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bellevue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northgate School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
60%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bellevue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northgate School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bellevue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northgate School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bellevue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northgate School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bellevue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northgate School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(19-20 School Year Data)
1%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bellevue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northgate School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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