Brentwood High School is a public high school located in Brentwood, Pennsylvania, outside of Pittsburgh, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is part of the Brentwood Borough School District. The school building also includes Brentwood Middle School, which houses the district's students in grades 6–8.
Serving 269 students in grades 6-8, Brentwood Middle 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 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brentwood MS's attendance zone is located in Pittsburgh, PA, covering the entire school district and encompassing approximately 1.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 1.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brentwood Middle School's student population of 269 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
School Motto
Developing the Skills to Think Critically
School Rankings
Brentwood Middle 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 Brentwood Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1599 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brentwood Middle School's ranking?
Brentwood Middle School is ranked #1599 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Brentwood Middle School?
269 students attend Brentwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Brentwood Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brentwood Middle School?
Brentwood Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brentwood Middle School offer ?
Brentwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brentwood Middle School part of?
Brentwood Middle School is part of Brentwood Borough School District.
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