Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5

Summary:

Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 is an elementary school serving 359 students in grades PK-5 in the Pittsburgh School District, which is ranked 466 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Despite consistently ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 outperforms the overall Pittsburgh School District on academic measures. In 2023-2024, the school had 48.2% of students proficient or better in PSSA/English Language Arts, compared to 40.5% for the district. The school also outperforms the district in PSSA/Math (36.2% vs. 26.7%) and PSSA/Science (72.5% vs. 53.3%). Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 has particularly strong performance among its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, ranking in the top 10% and top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively, in 2023-2024.

The school's very high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds (96.1% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and its high per-student spending ($27,058 in 2021-2022) suggest Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 is serving a population with significant educational and socioeconomic needs. Compared to other nearby schools in the Pittsburgh School District, such as Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 and Pittsburgh Brookline K-8, Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 generally outperforms its peers on academic measures, particularly in PSSA/English Language Arts and PSSA/Science.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 810 Rockland Ave
       Pittsburgh, PA  15216-3811


(412) 529-7390

District: Pittsburgh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1006th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,058 Help


Students who attend Pittsburgh Beechwood 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:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  349

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.1%
White:
26.4%
African American:
20.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 ranks worse than 65.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 9th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.1%), White (26.4%), African American (20.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 is 11.7, which is the 18th best among 34 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
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Compare Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 employs 29.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 is $27,058, which is the 4th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 1006th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 in the ranking list.)

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Pittsburgh School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh School District 466th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5

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Rank History for all students at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 49.64 764th 1302 41.3%
2004 58.35 644th 1308 50.8%
2005 35.51 988th 1299 23.9%
2006 38.19 1172nd 1545 24.1%
2007 33.21 1219th 1555 21.6%
2008 38.53 1163rd 1551 25.0%
2009 45.78 1056th 1549 31.8%
2010 35.51 1234th 1579 21.8%
2011 44.03 1139th 1597 28.7%
2012 31.91 1280th 1599 19.9%
2013 25.95 1236th 1519 18.6%
2014 40.74 1063rd 1467 27.5%
2015 48.11 911th 1474 38.2%
2016 52.56 887th 1554 42.9%
2017 49.50 935th 1547 39.6%
2018 54.65 829th 1530 45.8%
2019 41.54 1051st 1544 31.9%
2021 11.89 1233rd 1433 14.0%
2022 36.29 1067th 1534 30.4%
2023 46.50 929th 1534 39.4%
2024 40.11 1006th 1526 34.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.91 49th 196 75.0%
2024 54.34 78th 200 61.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.06 496th 1414 64.9%
2024 58.62 612th 1432 57.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.19 1063rd 1488 28.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.46 556th 1084 48.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.75 876th 1495 41.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.09 8th 437 98.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.57 114th 432 73.6%
2024 47.86 229th 454 49.6%
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Rank History for White students at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.90 608th 1236 50.8%
2024 50.15 648th 1229 47.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 454 33 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1989 487 40 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1990 489 40 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1991 513 49 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1992 522 39 17 1 1 n/a n/a 0 580
1993 516 57 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1994 509 57 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1995 488 55 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1996 488 55 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1997 503 60 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1998 389 57 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1999 366 64 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2000 314 65 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2001 319 72 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2002 243 63 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2003 243 63 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2004 213 67 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2005 192 55 12 13 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2006 233 68 14 19 1 n/a n/a 0 335
2007 228 93 16 22 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2008 217 76 14 38 3 n/a n/a 24 372
2009 205 66 15 45 0 n/a n/a 20 351
2010 232 79 16 59 1 n/a n/a 28 415
2011 225 73 36 63 2 0 29 0 428
2012 209 75 47 55 0 1 23 0 410
2013 199 71 39 59 0 1 34 0 403
2014 206 66 27 75 0 1 46 0 421
2015 176 64 22 69 0 1 43 0 375
2016 166 71 15 71 0 1 43 0 367
2017 142 59 13 63 0 1 33 0 311
2018 142 62 15 76 0 1 34 0 330
2019 156 67 22 100 0 1 34 0 380
2020 138 69 21 99 0 2 49 0 378
2021 126 81 21 108 0 2 39 0 377
2022 101 80 14 104 0 1 41 0 341
2023 106 83 25 104 0 1 40 0 359
2024 92 73 16 133 0 1 34 0 349

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 Beechwood K-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 497 22.2 22.3 n/a
1989 535 22.5 23.7 n/a
1990 545 21.5 25.3 0
1991 575 22.0 26.1 n/a
1992 580 23.0 25.2 n/a
1993 588 25.0 23.5 n/a
1994 583 26.0 22.4 n/a
1995 555 27.0 20.6 n/a
1996 555 27.0 20.6 n/a
1997 574 26.0 22.1 n/a
1998 456 24.0 19.0 n/a
1999 438 23.0 19.0 n/a
2000 392 24.0 16.3 41.6
2001 401 23.0 17.4 47.9
2002 322 20.9 15.4 49.1
2003 322 20.9 15.4 49.1
2004 299 18.1 16.5 59.2
2005 272 18.4 14.8 58.1
2006 335 12.2 27.5 49.3
2007 359 19.8 18.1 54.6
2008 372 20.6 18.1 66.4
2009 351 22.6 15.5 89.4
2010 415 22.6 18.3 76.2
2011 428 27.6 15.5 70.6
2012 410 25.6 16.0 69.8
2013 403 25.0 16.1 65.8
2014 421 26.5 15.8 75.3
2015 375 26.0 14.4 64.5
2016 367 26.0 14.1 53.7
2017 311 29.0 10.7 67.5
2018 330 32.2 10.2 71.8
2019 380 31.4 12.1 92.1
2020 378 32.3 11.6 95.2
2021 377 35.6 10.5 96
2022 341 30.6 11.1 95.9
2023 359 32.6 10.9 96.1
2024 349 29.7 11.7 96.8

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 Beechwood K-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 497 22.2 22.3 n/a
1989 535 22.5 23.7 n/a
1990 545 21.5 25.3 0
1991 575 22.0 26.1 n/a
1992 580 23.0 25.2 n/a
1993 588 25.0 23.5 n/a
1994 583 26.0 22.4 n/a
1995 555 27.0 20.6 n/a
1996 555 27.0 20.6 n/a
1997 574 26.0 22.1 n/a
1998 456 24.0 19.0 n/a
1999 438 23.0 19.0 n/a
2000 392 24.0 16.3 41.6
2001 401 23.0 17.4 47.9
2002 322 20.9 15.4 49.1
2003 322 20.9 15.4 49.1
2004 299 18.1 16.5 59.2
2005 272 18.4 14.8 58.1
2006 335 12.2 27.5 49.3
2007 359 19.8 18.1 54.6
2008 372 20.6 18.1 66.4
2009 351 22.6 15.5 89.4
2010 415 22.6 18.3 76.2
2011 428 27.6 15.5 70.6
2012 410 25.6 16.0 69.8
2013 403 25.0 16.1 65.8
2014 421 26.5 15.8 75.3
2015 375 26.0 14.4 64.5
2016 367 26.0 14.1 53.7
2017 311 29.0 10.7 67.5
2018 330 32.2 10.2 71.8
2019 380 31.4 12.1 92.1
2020 378 32.3 11.6 95.2
2021 377 35.6 10.5 96
2022 341 30.6 11.1 95.9
2023 359 32.6 10.9 96.1
2024 349 29.7 11.7 96.8

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 Beechwood K-5

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,880 (8.6%) $19,933 (91.4%) $21,813
2020 $2,054 (9.4%) $19,740 (90.6%) $21,793
2021 $2,010 (7.3%) $25,437 (92.7%) $27,447
2022 $3,481 (12.9%) $23,577 (87.1%) $27,058

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh Beechwood 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 1051st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 929th of 1534 Elementary schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5)43.942.6
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5)56.144.2
 11.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5)36.647.6
 11%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5)75.676.2
 0.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5)6557.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5)33.338.6
 5.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5)56.746.5
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5)37.342.8
 5.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5)75.676.2
 0.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5)58.948.9
 10%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students380359
 5.5%
African American6783
 23.9%
American Indian00
Asian2225
 13.6%
Hispanic100104
 4%
Pacific Islander11
White156106
 32.1%
Two or More Races3440
 17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.1%96.1%
 4%


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Students at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 are 38% Hispanic, 26% White, 21% African American, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 349 students attended Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5.

Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 ranks 1006th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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