Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 vs. Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
Should I attend Pittsburgh West Liberty 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 West Liberty K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
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 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).
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
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
165 students
383 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1490 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)
20-24%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
16
Kindergarten Students
23
30
Grade 1 Students
30
37
Grade 2 Students
23
39
Grade 3 Students
25
46
Grade 4 Students
30
43
Grade 5 Students
34
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
3%
5%
% Black
18%
18%
% White
59%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
12%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
