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Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 vs. Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5

Should you attend Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 or Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5? 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 Banksville K-5
1001 Carnahan Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5
810 Rockland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
288 students
349 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh Banksville 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 Beechwood K-5 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh Banksville K-5.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh Banksville 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 Beechwood K-5 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Banksville 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 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.

Test Scores

#2100 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1739 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pittsburgh Banksville 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 Beechwood K-5, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Banksville 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 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.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Banksville 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 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.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Banksville 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 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
48
Kindergarten Students
54
58
Grade 1 Students
55
44
Grade 2 Students
41
48
Grade 3 Students
52
44
Grade 4 Students
47
62
Grade 5 Students
39
45

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
32%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pittsburgh Banksville 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 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.
% Hispanic
19%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pittsburgh Banksville 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 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.
% Black
15%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pittsburgh Banksville 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 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.
% White
31%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pittsburgh Banksville 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 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pittsburgh Banksville 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 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.
0.75
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pittsburgh Banksville 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 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
96%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pittsburgh Banksville 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 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(15-16 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsburgh Banksville 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 2015-16 school year.
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.
 
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