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Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 vs. Pittsburgh Phillips K-5

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School Overview

School
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8
800 Rectenwald Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5
1901 Sarah St
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pittsburgh Arlington K-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 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 213 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 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 35-39% (which is lower than 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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-5
Total Students
372 students
213 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Arlington K-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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 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

#2592 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1906 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pittsburgh Arlington K-8, 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 Phillips K-5, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Arlington K-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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 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.
17%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Arlington K-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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 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.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Arlington K-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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 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 Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
54
40
Grade 1 Students
42
44
Grade 2 Students
49
36
Grade 3 Students
28
33
Grade 4 Students
34
35
Grade 5 Students
39
25
Grade 6 Students
36
-
Grade 7 Students
45
-
Grade 8 Students
29
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pittsburgh Arlington K-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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5, 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pittsburgh Arlington K-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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5, 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
69%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pittsburgh Arlington K-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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5, 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
15%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pittsburgh Arlington K-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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5, 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
11%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pittsburgh Arlington K-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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5, 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.
0.49
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pittsburgh Arlington K-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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pittsburgh Phillips K-5, 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
99%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pittsburgh Arlington K-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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5, 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
1%
(13-14 School Year Data)
2%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsburgh Arlington K-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 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5, 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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