Pittsburgh Westwood K-5

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Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 ranks 615 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school has shown consistent improvement in its academic performance, outpacing the Pittsburgh School District and the state of Pennsylvania in several key metrics.

One of the standout features of Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 is its strong academic performance. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 44.5% of students proficient or better in PSSA/Math, compared to 25.6% for the Pittsburgh School District and 39.3% for Pennsylvania. The school also had higher proficiency rates in PSSA/Science (76.9%) and PSSA/English Language Arts (72.9%) compared to the district and state. Additionally, the school ranks highly in the state for its performance with specific student subgroups, such as African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 has historically been ranked in the lower half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, the school has shown consistent improvement, moving from a 1-star rating in 2020-2021 to a 3-star rating in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby schools in the Pittsburgh School District, such as Dormont Elementary School and Pittsburgh Langley K-8, Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 outperforms most of them in academic metrics. However, the school still lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the Keystone Oaks and Carlynton School Districts, which are located just outside the Pittsburgh city limits.

Detail:

Public K-5

508 Shadyhill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205

(412) 529-6570

District: Pittsburgh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
615^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,940

Students who attend Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 usually attend:

Middle:	Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
	Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
	Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
High:	Pittsburgh Brashear High School
	Pittsburgh Carrick High School
	Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
	Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 214

Racial breakdown:

African American:

35.5%

White:

29.9%

Asian:

16.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 ranks better than 59.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4^th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.07. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.5%), White (29.9%), Asian (16.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 is 13. 28 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 employs 16.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 is $25,940. 26 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pittsburgh Westwood K-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 615^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Pittsburgh School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh School District 461^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pittsburgh Westwood K-5

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Rank History for all students at Pittsburgh Westwood K-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2010	25.77	1338^th	1579	15.3%
2011	33.35	1273^rd	1597	20.3%
2012	27.06	1313^th	1599	17.9%
2013	24.45	1248^th	1519	17.8%
2014	23.11	1214^th	1467	17.2%
2015	28.11	1127^th	1474	23.5%
2016	20.35	1258^th	1554	19.0%
2017	19.84	1256^th	1547	18.8%
2018	31.17	1142^nd	1530	25.4%
2019	45.98	994^th	1544	35.6%
2021	26.30	1105^th	1433	22.9%
2022	41.96	1004^th	1534	34.6%
2023	64.07	615^th	1534	59.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburgh Westwood K-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.80	183^rd	1414	87.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Pittsburgh Westwood K-5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.64	43^rd	437	90.2%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Pittsburgh Westwood K-5

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	118	148	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	26	296
2009	140	170	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	28	345
2010	145	155	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	27	336
2011	125	177	4	8	0	0	28	0	342
2012	117	167	3	8	0	0	21	0	316
2013	98	98	3	6	2	0	28	0	235
2014	98	110	8	3	1	0	34	0	254
2015	90	96	5	4	1	0	36	0	232
2016	93	90	8	4	0	0	34	0	229
2017	96	80	12	9	0	0	32	0	229
2018	92	93	18	11	0	1	41	0	256
2019	82	93	23	13	0	0	32	0	243
2020	81	85	30	17	0	0	33	0	246
2021	68	71	31	10	0	0	29	0	209
2022	60	77	41	8	0	0	30	0	216
2023	64	76	36	7	0	0	31	0	214

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pittsburgh Westwood K-5

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	296	24.5	12.1	n/a
2009	345	22.5	15.3	79.8
2010	336	24.5	13.7	82.5
2011	342	22.5	15.2	74.3
2012	316	25.5	12.3	76.9
2013	235	16.0	14.6	80.4
2014	254	14.0	18.1	84.3
2015	232	18.0	12.8	74.6
2016	229	18.0	12.7	63.8
2017	229	21.5	10.6	67.2
2018	256	19.8	12.8	73.4
2019	243	21.1	11.4	100
2020	246	19.5	12.6	100
2021	209	19.0	10.9	100
2022	216	16.4	13.1	98.6
2023	214	16.4	13.0	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pittsburgh Westwood K-5

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	296	24.5	12.1	n/a
2009	345	22.5	15.3	79.8
2010	336	24.5	13.7	82.5
2011	342	22.5	15.2	74.3
2012	316	25.5	12.3	76.9
2013	235	16.0	14.6	80.4
2014	254	14.0	18.1	84.3
2015	232	18.0	12.8	74.6
2016	229	18.0	12.7	63.8
2017	229	21.5	10.6	67.2
2018	256	19.8	12.8	73.4
2019	243	21.1	11.4	100
2020	246	19.5	12.6	100
2021	209	19.0	10.9	100
2022	216	16.4	13.1	98.6
2023	214	16.4	13.0	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pittsburgh Westwood K-5

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,844 (8.6%)	$19,542 (91.4%)	$21,386
2020	$2,047 (9.4%)	$19,680 (90.6%)	$21,727
2021	$2,432 (7.3%)	$30,774 (92.7%)	$33,206
2022	$3,337 (12.9%)	$22,603 (87.1%)	$25,940

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh Westwood K-5

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 994^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 615^th of 1534 Elementary schools	24.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pittsburgh Westwood K-5)	48.3	46.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Westwood K-5)	69	75	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Westwood K-5)	32.5	38.4	5.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pittsburgh Westwood K-5)	70	76.9	6.9%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Westwood K-5)	70	61.6	8.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Westwood K-5)	33.3	47.8	14.5%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Westwood K-5)	63.7	82.6	18.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Pittsburgh Westwood K-5)	37.3	44.5	7.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Pittsburgh Westwood K-5)	70	76.9	6.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Westwood K-5)	67.6	72.9	5.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	243	214	11.9%
African American	93	76	18.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	23	36	56.5%
Hispanic	13	7	46.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	82	64	22%
Two or More Races	32	31	3.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Pittsburgh Westwood K-5

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pittsburgh Westwood K-5	Public	K-5	508 Shadyhill Road	Pittsburgh	15205	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-6570	214	16	13.0	100.0%	64 (29.9%)	76 (35.5%)	7 (3.3%)	36 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (14.5%)	64.1	615^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.9%		42	1004^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.6%	389	46.9	38.4	47.8				44.5	76.9		76.9	75.0	61.6	82.6				72.9	$25,940	$3,337	$22,603
Fred L Aiken Elementary School	Public	K-5	881 Greentree Rd	Pittsburgh	15220	Allegheny County	Keystone Oaks School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 921-9166	228	20	11.5	27.2%	186 (81.6%)	12 (5.3%)	1 (0.4%)	25 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	84.8	195^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.3%		88.4	125^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.9%	70	69.0	62.0	77.8				67.9	90.0		90.0	75.9	82.3	77.8				79.4	$19,298	$432	$18,867
Crafton Elementary School	Public	K-6	1874 Crafton Blvd	Pittsburgh	15205	Allegheny County	Carlynton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 429-2500	288	26	11.2	100.0%	214 (74.3%)	24 (8.3%)	11 (3.8%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.8%)	72.5	442^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	71.2%		61.3	657^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.2%	215	78.6	52.9	39.5	48.6			55.1	76.5		76.5	80.9	60.0	62.8	75.6			70.1	$19,221	$1,421	$17,800
Pittsburgh Langley K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	2940 Sheraden Boulevard	Pittsburgh	15204	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-2100	501	50	9.9	100.0%	60 (12.0%)	345 (68.9%)	15 (3.0%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	74 (14.8%)	6.7	1429^th of 1534 public elementary schools	6.8%		4.7	1477^th of 1534 public elementary schools	3.7%	48	14.0	2.4	11.4	0.0	2.8	0.0	5.4	28.6	18.2	24.0	34.0	17.1	11.4	11.6	17.1	18.2	19.0	$26,477	$3,406	$23,071
Pittsburgh Whittier K-5	Public	K-5	150 Meridan St	Pittsburgh	15211	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-8211	154	15	10.1	100.0%	85 (55.2%)	40 (26.0%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (16.2%)	38.7	1041^st of 1534 public elementary schools	32.1%		27.9	1134^th of 1534 public elementary schools	26.1%	93	57.1	16.7	27.8				35.0	61.1		61.1	66.7	22.2	50.0				47.4	$26,174	$3,367	$22,806
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5	Public	K-5	1001 Carnahan Rd	Pittsburgh	15216	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-7400	263	22	11.9	100.0%	87 (33.1%)	48 (18.3%)	49 (18.6%)	66 (25.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	31	1119^th of 1534 public elementary schools	27.1%		23.9	1180^th of 1534 public elementary schools	23.1%	61	50.0	24.3	11.6				27.7	66.7		66.7	46.9	46.9	36.6				42.9	$26,664	$3,430	$23,234
Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5	Public	PK, KG-5	810 Rockland Ave	Pittsburgh	15216	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-7390	359	33	10.9	96.1%	106 (29.5%)	83 (23.1%)	104 (29.0%)	25 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (11.1%)	46.5	929^th of 1534 public elementary schools	39.4%		36.3	1067^th of 1534 public elementary schools	30.4%	138	42.6	47.6	38.6				42.8	76.2		76.2	44.2	57.5	46.5				48.9	$27,058	$3,481	$23,577
Pittsburgh Manchester K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	1612 Manhattan St	Pittsburgh	15233	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-3100	188	21	8.8	97.3%	19 (10.1%)	150 (79.8%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.5%)	20.5	1218^th of 1534 public elementary schools	20.6%		9.6	1349^th of 1534 public elementary schools	12.1%	131	42.9	18.2	13.4	11.8		4.8	14.9	36.4	10.0	19.4	42.8	18.2	53.4	17.6		15.0	26.8	$25,944	$3,338	$22,606
Manchester Academic Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1214 Liverpool Street	Pittsburgh	15233	Allegheny County	Manchester Academic Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 322-0585	393	15	26.2	100.0%	3 (0.8%)	364 (92.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.6%)	22.1	1200^th of 1534 public elementary schools	21.8%		17.3	1245^th of 1534 public elementary schools	18.8%	45	47.6	26.7	7.0	7.7	9.7	17.6	19.7	53.5	45.7	50.0	40.5	26.7	26.2	48.8	41.5	61.8	39.9	$25,083	$3,254	$21,829
Dormont Elementary School	Public	K-5	3200 Annapolis Ave	Pittsburgh	15216	Allegheny County	Keystone Oaks School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 571-6152	351	26	13.5	38.2%	280 (79.8%)	31 (8.8%)	23 (6.6%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	86.3	169^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.0%		84.3	218^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.8%	49	90.9	66.7	71.4				76.6	84.9		84.9	87.0	67.3	79.6				77.9	$18,546	$539	$18,007

Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsburgh Westwood K-5

Is Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 a good school?

Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 ranks 615^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 attend?

Students who attend Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
Middle : Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
Middle : Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
High : Pittsburgh Brashear High School
High : Pittsburgh Carrick High School
High : Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
High : Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12

What is the racial makeup of Pittsburgh Westwood K-5?

Students at Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 are 36% African American, 30% White, 17% Asian, 14% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 in?

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How many students attend Pittsburgh Westwood K-5?

In the 2022-23 school year, 214 students attended Pittsburgh Westwood K-5.

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