Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 serves 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8's student population of 550 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 550 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2209 out of 2820 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 42% | 15% |
| White | 43% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 5% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pittsburgh School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is Pittsburgh Pioneer (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pioneer Special Education School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 73 students10
0.9 miles
775 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405 0.9 K-12 73 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 Math: 26% | Reading: 46%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 374 students10
0.9 miles
779 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-8170 0.9 6-8 374 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 242 students10
0.9 miles
785 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7420 0.9 K-5 242 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 Math: 46% | Reading: 63%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 500 students10
1.0 miles
500 Woodbourne Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380 1 PK-8 500 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Carrick High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 737 students10
1.0 miles
125 Parkfield St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7700 1 9-12 737
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