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Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 vs. Pittsburgh Montessori K-5

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School Overview

School
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5
215 39th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
n/a

Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pittsburgh Arsenal 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
321 students
339 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh Montessori K-5.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Arsenal 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Montessori 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

#2301 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#330 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5, 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 Montessori K-5, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
65-69%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Arsenal 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Montessori 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.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Arsenal 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Montessori 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.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Arsenal 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Montessori 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 Arsenal K-5 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 by grade.
Pre-K Students
45
97
Kindergarten Students
51
54
Grade 1 Students
35
48
Grade 2 Students
54
46
Grade 3 Students
42
37
Grade 4 Students
52
31
Grade 5 Students
42
26

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pittsburgh Arsenal 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pittsburgh Montessori 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pittsburgh Arsenal 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pittsburgh Montessori 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
50%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pittsburgh Arsenal 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pittsburgh Montessori 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
11%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pittsburgh Arsenal 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pittsburgh Montessori 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
7%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pittsburgh Arsenal 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pittsburgh Montessori 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.
0.67
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pittsburgh Arsenal 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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pittsburgh Montessori 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
98%
78%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pittsburgh Arsenal 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pittsburgh Montessori 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)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsburgh Arsenal 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 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsburgh Montessori 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 2023-24 school year.
 
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