Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 vs. Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
Should I attend Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 or Pittsburgh Brookline K-8? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 383 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 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
341 students
383 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2113 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1908 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
16
Kindergarten Students
39
30
Grade 1 Students
48
37
Grade 2 Students
69
39
Grade 3 Students
46
46
Grade 4 Students
44
43
Grade 5 Students
50
44
Grade 6 Students
-
41
Grade 7 Students
-
48
Grade 8 Students
-
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
31%
5%
% Black
23%
18%
% White
30%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
12%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%