Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 vs Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
547 students
Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
297 students
| Measure | Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1249 of 1,627 | #1056 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #35929 of 50,301 | #27585 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 547 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.5% | 100.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 34.0).
- •Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.3% vs 101.5%).
- •Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 14.4).
- •Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is the larger school with 547 students compared with 297.
- •Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is a public school while Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 better than Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS?
On the Success Index (US), Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS ranks higher (46.5 vs 34.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 and Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8: 547. Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 and Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is 1249th of 1,627 and Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS is 1056th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).