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#1016 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 36% in state

Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5

Elementary School · Pittsburgh Sd · Pittsburgh, PA

A Pittsburgh Sd elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6200 Stanton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

  • Math 49% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-2.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.8 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+19.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$24,391
Chronic Absenteeism12.9%

Students at Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 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 75Very Walkable
  • Transit 50Good Transit
  • Bike 87Very 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5Enrollment path unverified6.4PK–50.6 mi190Compare →
Tolatr AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–70.6 mi9Compare →
Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CsCharter · enrollment unverified3.0K–50.6 mi343Compare →
De Paul School for Hearing & SpeechPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi29Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Pittsburgh Sd

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#11 of 56
District spending per student
$24,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 is listed in Pittsburgh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5

Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Pittsburgh Sd, serving approximately 434 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,016 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5

What grades does Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 serve?

Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5?

Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5?

The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 rank in PA?

Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 ranks #1,016 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5's MySchoolScout rating?

Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 a charter school?

No, Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 a Title I school?

No, Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5?

97.7% of students at Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
434
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.9%
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.
  • 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 15206; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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