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Manchester Academic Cs
Elementary School · Manchester Academic Cs · Pittsburgh, PA
A charter elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA where students score 50 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1214 Liverpool Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
- Math 15% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manchester Academic Cs score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Manchester Academic 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 80Very 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
$71,902
Median home value
$305,600
Median rent
$1,032/mo
College educated
46.2%
Homeownership
47.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15233; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Manchester K-8Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh ConroyEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Propel Cs-northsideCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| David B. Oliver Citywide AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 3–12 | 0.6 mi | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Manchester Academic Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,997NCES 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.
Manchester Academic Cs is listed in Manchester Academic CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manchester Academic Cs
Manchester Academic Cs is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Manchester Academic Cs, serving approximately 387 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,626 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manchester Academic Cs
What grades does Manchester Academic Cs serve?
Manchester Academic Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Manchester Academic Cs?
Manchester Academic Cs has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Academic Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Manchester Academic 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 Manchester Academic Cs rank in PA?
Manchester Academic Cs ranks #2,626 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Manchester Academic Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Manchester Academic Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Manchester Academic Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manchester Academic Cs has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Manchester Academic Cs a charter school?
Yes, Manchester Academic Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Manchester Academic Cs a Title I school?
No, Manchester Academic Cs is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (412) 322-0585
- Area population (ZIP 15233)
- 2,918
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 15233; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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