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Catalyst Academy Cs
Elementary School · Catalyst Academy Cs · Pittsburgh, PA
A charter elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7061 Lemington Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Math 18% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Catalyst Academy Cs score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Catalyst Academy Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,730/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,906
Median home value
$288,300
Median rent
$1,284/mo
College educated
58.9%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5Enrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh Faison K-5Enrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 528 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Catalyst Academy Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,360NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Catalyst Academy Cs is listed in Catalyst Academy CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Catalyst Academy Cs
Catalyst Academy Cs is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Catalyst Academy Cs, serving approximately 258 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,763 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Catalyst Academy Cs
What grades does Catalyst Academy Cs serve?
Catalyst Academy Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Catalyst Academy Cs?
Catalyst Academy Cs has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catalyst Academy Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Catalyst Academy Cs is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Catalyst Academy Cs rank in PA?
Catalyst Academy Cs ranks #2,763 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Catalyst Academy Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Catalyst Academy Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Catalyst Academy Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Catalyst Academy Cs has 18% math proficiency (2024 PSSA) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 PSSA).
Is Catalyst Academy Cs a charter school?
Yes, Catalyst Academy Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Catalyst Academy Cs a Title I school?
No, Catalyst Academy Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Catalyst Academy Cs?
92.6% of students at Catalyst Academy Cs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.5%
- Phone
- (412) 684-2400
- Area population (ZIP 15206)
- 29,176
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15206; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 PSSA; directory SY 2023–24
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