Below Average
#2491 of 2,846 schools in PA
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Elementary School · Pittsburgh Sd · Pittsburgh, PA
A Pittsburgh Sd elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1550 Breining St, Pittsburgh, PA 15226
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pittsburgh Carmalt 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 20Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Brookline K-8Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh PioneerEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5Enrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 155 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Pittsburgh Sd
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #43 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 Carmalt K-8 is listed in Pittsburgh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Pittsburgh Sd, serving approximately 565 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,491 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
What grades does Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 serve?
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8?
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 rank in PA?
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 ranks #2,491 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Carmalt K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 a charter school?
No, Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 a Title I school?
No, Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8?
98.2% of students at Pittsburgh Carmalt 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
- 565
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (412) 529-7760
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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