Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 vs. Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
Should I attend Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 or Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5? 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 Carmalt K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
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).
Serving 165 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pittsburgh West Liberty 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-5
Total Students
565 students
165 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2035 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1490 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
-
Kindergarten Students
65
23
Grade 1 Students
56
30
Grade 2 Students
63
23
Grade 3 Students
68
25
Grade 4 Students
62
30
Grade 5 Students
56
34
Grade 6 Students
55
-
Grade 7 Students
52
-
Grade 8 Students
59
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
39%
18%
% White
39%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
16%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%