Excellent
#359 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 13% in state
Reserve Primary Sch
Elementary School · Shaler Area Sd · Pittsburgh, PA
A Shaler Area Sd elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2107 Lonsdale St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Math 77% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Reserve Primary Sch score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Reserve Primary Sch 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5Enrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5Enrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5Enrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Burchfield Primary SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–3 | Not available | 336 | 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.
Shaler Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $21,017NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Reserve Primary Sch is listed in Shaler Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Reserve Primary Sch
Reserve Primary Sch is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Shaler Area Sd, serving approximately 113 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #359 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Reserve Primary Sch
What grades does Reserve Primary Sch serve?
Reserve Primary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Reserve Primary Sch?
Reserve Primary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reserve Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Reserve Primary Sch is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Reserve Primary Sch rank in PA?
Reserve Primary Sch ranks #359 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Reserve Primary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Reserve Primary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Reserve Primary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Reserve Primary Sch has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Reserve Primary Sch a charter school?
No, Reserve Primary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Reserve Primary Sch a Title I school?
No, Reserve Primary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reserve Primary Sch?
58.4% of students at Reserve Primary Sch 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.8%
- Phone
- (412) 492-1200
- Area population (ZIP 15212)
- 27,600
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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