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Public School | Grades PK-8 | Pittsburgh SD

Arlington Elementary School is located in Pittsburgh, PA and is one of 68 schools in Pittsburgh School District. It is a public school that serves 544 students in grades PK-8.

Arlington Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Arlington Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Arlington Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Arlington Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012

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2500 Jonquil Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15210

(412) 488-3641

Pittsburgh SD

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 544

48% 52%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Arlington Elementary School had 88% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Black

63%

White

26%

Two or More Races

Hispanic

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Pittsburgh SD District Spending

$15,175Per Pupil

The Pittsburgh SD spends $15,175 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 54% on instruction, 43% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Pittsburgh SD District

17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Arlington Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the PSSA

What is it?

The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.

How is it Scored?

Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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