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Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs
Elementary School · Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs · Pittsburgh, PA
A charter elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
437 Turret Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Math 19% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 79Very 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5Enrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Ellis SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| De Paul School for Hearing & SpeechPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 29 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,534NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs is listed in Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs
Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs, serving approximately 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,742 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs
What grades does Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs serve?
Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs?
Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs rank in PA?
Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs ranks #2,742 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs 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 Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs a charter school?
Yes, Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs a Title I school?
No, Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs?
100.3% of students at Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Cs 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
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (412) 361-1008
- Area population (ZIP 15206)
- 29,176
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 · 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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