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Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
Elementary School · Pittsburgh Sd · Pittsburgh, PA
A Pittsburgh Sd elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 Woodbourne Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15226
- Math 34% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,730/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,366
Median home value
$174,900
Median rent
$1,166/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dormont EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5Enrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Ave Maria Academy-mt Lebanon CampusPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 214 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pittsburgh Sd
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #21 of 56
- District spending per student
- $24,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 is listed in Pittsburgh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Pittsburgh Sd, serving approximately 409 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,635 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
What grades does Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 serve?
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Brookline K-8?
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Brookline K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 rank in PA?
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 ranks #1,635 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Pittsburgh Brookline K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pittsburgh Brookline K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 a charter school?
No, Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 a Title I school?
No, Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittsburgh Brookline K-8?
99.5% of students at Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 409
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (412) 529-7380
- Area population (ZIP 15226)
- 13,943
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15226; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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