Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 vs. Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
Should you attend Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 or Pittsburgh Brookline K-8? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Diversity
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 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 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 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 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
558 students
388 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2194 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1753 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
39
25
Kindergarten Students
59
47
Grade 1 Students
63
35
Grade 2 Students
60
35
Grade 3 Students
62
42
Grade 4 Students
65
44
Grade 5 Students
61
37
Grade 6 Students
50
43
Grade 7 Students
53
42
Grade 8 Students
46
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
38%
17%
% White
39%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
10%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
