Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pittsburgh Spring Hill 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5's student population of 115 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2337 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
44%
14%
White
33%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5's ranking?
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 is ranked #2337 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 often compared to?
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5is often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Roosevelt K -5, Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5?
115 students attend Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 students are Black, 33% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5?
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 offer ?
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 part of?
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 is part of Pittsburgh SD School District.
In what neighborhood is Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 located?
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 is located in the Spring Hill City View neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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