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Pittsburgh Langley K-8

Elementary School · Pittsburgh Sd · Pittsburgh, PA

A Pittsburgh Sd elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2940 Sheraden Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15204

  • Math 9% vs PA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 20% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.95 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-42.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35.8 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-18.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$24,391
Chronic Absenteeism54.4%

Students at Pittsburgh Langley K-8 score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency9%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
41%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency20%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 14% in 2024.

Show all 12 years
2012
Math
37%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
11%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
18%
2024
Math
9%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

* 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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pittsburgh Langley K-8 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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

$54,317

Median home value

$109,800

Median rent

$1,035/mo

College educated

28.3%

Homeownership

68.6%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15204; 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 Chartiers Early Childhood CtrEnrollment path unverified5.2PK1.1 mi149Compare →
Pittsburgh Manchester K-8Enrollment path unverified5.5PK–81.5 mi163Compare →
Pittsburgh ConroyEnrollment path unverified3.1K–121.6 mi182Compare →
Pittsburgh Westwood K-5Enrollment path unverified7.5K–51.6 mi259Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Pittsburgh Sd

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#31 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 Langley K-8 is listed in Pittsburgh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pittsburgh Langley K-8

Pittsburgh Langley K-8 is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Pittsburgh Sd, serving approximately 463 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,037 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pittsburgh Langley K-8

What grades does Pittsburgh Langley K-8 serve?

Pittsburgh Langley K-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Pittsburgh Langley K-8?

Pittsburgh Langley K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Langley K-8?

The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Langley K-8 is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pittsburgh Langley K-8 rank in PA?

Pittsburgh Langley K-8 ranks #2,037 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Pittsburgh Langley K-8's MySchoolScout rating?

Pittsburgh Langley K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Langley K-8?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsburgh Langley K-8 has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Pittsburgh Langley K-8 a charter school?

No, Pittsburgh Langley K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pittsburgh Langley K-8 a Title I school?

No, Pittsburgh Langley K-8 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittsburgh Langley K-8?

100.0% of students at Pittsburgh Langley K-8 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 – 8th
Enrollment
463
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.4%
Area population (ZIP 15204)
7,809
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
38.6
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 15204; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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