Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 vs. Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Should I attend Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 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 West Liberty K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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 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
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
165 students
565 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1490 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)
20-24%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
29
Kindergarten Students
23
65
Grade 1 Students
30
56
Grade 2 Students
23
63
Grade 3 Students
25
68
Grade 4 Students
30
62
Grade 5 Students
34
56
Grade 6 Students
-
55
Grade 7 Students
-
52
Grade 8 Students
-
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
18%
39%
% White
59%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
14%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%