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Pittsburgh Morrow K-8
Elementary School · Pittsburgh Sd · Pittsburgh, PA
A Pittsburgh Sd elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1611 Davis Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Math 9% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pittsburgh Morrow 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$61,712
Median home value
$167,200
Median rent
$1,114/mo
College educated
36.5%
Homeownership
49.1%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Catholic Assumption AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Northside Catholic Assumption AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Holy Family Specialized LearningPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | 3–12 | 1.1 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Pressley Ridge Day School - PittsburghPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | 2–12 | 1.2 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pittsburgh Sd
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #56 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 Morrow K-8 is listed in Pittsburgh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pittsburgh Morrow K-8
Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Pittsburgh Sd, serving approximately 495 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,756 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pittsburgh Morrow K-8
What grades does Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 serve?
Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Morrow K-8?
Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Morrow K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 rank in PA?
Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 ranks #2,756 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Pittsburgh Morrow K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Morrow K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 a charter school?
No, Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 a Title I school?
No, Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittsburgh Morrow K-8?
99.8% of students at Pittsburgh Morrow 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
- 495
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.8%
- Phone
- (412) 529-6600
- Area population (ZIP 15212)
- 27,600
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
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 15212; 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
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