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Pittsburgh Grandview K-5

Elementary School · Pittsburgh Sd · Pittsburgh, PA

A Pittsburgh Sd elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

845 McLain St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210

  • Math 20% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2022)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$24,391
Chronic Absenteeism37.6%

Students at Pittsburgh Grandview K-5 score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pittsburgh Grandview 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 74Very Walkable
  • Transit 61Good Transit
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • 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

$50,845

Median home value

$91,800

Median rent

$994/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

55.1%

Poverty rate

23.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15210; 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 Phillips K-5Enrollment path unverified4.5K–50.8 mi213Compare →
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8Enrollment path unverified3.5PK–81.3 mi372Compare →
Urban Pathways K-5 College CsCharter · enrollment unverified4.6K–51.4 mi291Compare →
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8Enrollment path unverified8.8K–8Not available741Compare →

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.

Pittsburgh Sd

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#25 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 Grandview K-5 is listed in Pittsburgh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pittsburgh Grandview K-5

Pittsburgh Grandview K-5 is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Pittsburgh Sd, serving approximately 186 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,841 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pittsburgh Grandview K-5

What grades does Pittsburgh Grandview K-5 serve?

Pittsburgh Grandview K-5 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Pittsburgh Grandview K-5?

Pittsburgh Grandview K-5 has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Grandview K-5 is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pittsburgh Grandview K-5 rank in PA?

Pittsburgh Grandview K-5 ranks #1,841 of 2,846 schools in PA.

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

Pittsburgh Grandview K-5 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Pittsburgh Grandview K-5?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsburgh Grandview K-5 has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pittsburgh Grandview K-5 a charter school?

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

Is Pittsburgh Grandview K-5 a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Pittsburgh Grandview 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
186
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.6%
Area population (ZIP 15210)
25,017
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
36.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 15210; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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