Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School's student population of 311 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2662 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
94%
14%
White
1%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School's ranking?
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School is ranked #2662 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School often compared to?
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School?
311 students attend Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School?
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School offer ?
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School part of?
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School is part of Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School located?
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 4 other public schools located in Downtown.
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