Serving 384 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 37% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 serves the southwest part of Pittsburgh, PA, covering an attendance area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 1.6 miles to the furthest point of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8's student population of 384 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 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 Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 is 0.59, 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
#1571 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsburgh Brookline K-8's ranking?
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 is ranked #1571 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 often compared to?
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8, Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5, Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pittsburgh Brookline K-8?
384 students attend Pittsburgh Brookline K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 students are White, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Brookline K-8?
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 offer ?
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 part of?
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 is part of Pittsburgh School District.
In what neighborhood is Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 located?
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 is located in the Brookline neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 3 other public schools located in Brookline.
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