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Pittsburgh Langley K-8 vs. Pittsburgh Westwood K-5

Should you attend Pittsburgh Langley K-8 or Pittsburgh Westwood 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 Langley K-8
2940 Sheraden Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15204
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Bottom 50%
Pittsburgh Westwood K-5
508 Shadyhill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pittsburgh Langley K-8 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 9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pittsburgh Westwood 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-5
Total Students
463 students
259 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh Langley K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh Langley K-8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh Westwood K-5.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh Langley K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Langley K-8 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 Westwood 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

#2571 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1485 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pittsburgh Langley K-8, 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 Westwood K-5, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
9%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Langley K-8 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 Westwood 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.
18%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Langley K-8 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 Westwood 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.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥80%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Langley K-8 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 Westwood 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 Langley K-8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
51
55
Grade 1 Students
68
55
Grade 2 Students
54
50
Grade 3 Students
45
30
Grade 4 Students
55
35
Grade 5 Students
60
34
Grade 6 Students
42
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Grade 7 Students
45
-
Grade 8 Students
43
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pittsburgh Langley K-8, 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 Westwood 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
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pittsburgh Langley K-8, 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 Westwood 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
72%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pittsburgh Langley K-8, 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 Westwood 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
12%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pittsburgh Langley K-8, 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 Westwood 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
12%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pittsburgh Langley K-8, 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 Westwood 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.
0.46
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pittsburgh Langley K-8, 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 Westwood 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%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pittsburgh Langley K-8, 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 Westwood 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
1%
(13-14 School Year Data)
2%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsburgh Langley K-8, 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 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsburgh Westwood 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.
 
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