Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 vs. Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Should I attend Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 or Pittsburgh Carmalt 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 Brookline K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 565 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 16% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 13:1 is equal to 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 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
383 students
565 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1908 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2035 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
29
Kindergarten Students
30
65
Grade 1 Students
37
56
Grade 2 Students
39
63
Grade 3 Students
46
68
Grade 4 Students
43
62
Grade 5 Students
44
56
Grade 6 Students
41
55
Grade 7 Students
48
52
Grade 8 Students
39
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
18%
39%
% White
62%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
14%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%