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Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 vs. Pittsburgh Brookline K-8

Should you attend Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 or Pittsburgh Brookline K-8? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5
810 Rockland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
500 Woodbourne Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 349 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 409 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 37% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
349 students
409 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh Brookline K-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1739 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1571 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pittsburgh Brookline K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in PA)
37%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 by grade.
Pre-K Students
48
29
Kindergarten Students
58
38
Grade 1 Students
44
49
Grade 2 Students
48
37
Grade 3 Students
44
35
Grade 4 Students
62
43
Grade 5 Students
45
49
Grade 6 Students
-
38
Grade 7 Students
-
48
Grade 8 Students
-
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pittsburgh Brookline K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pittsburgh Brookline K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
21%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pittsburgh Brookline K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
26%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pittsburgh Brookline K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pittsburgh Brookline K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.74
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pittsburgh Brookline K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pittsburgh Brookline K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsburgh Brookline K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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