Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 vs Pittsburgh Westwood K-5
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
245 students
Pittsburgh Westwood K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
| Measure | Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #465 of 521 | #1083 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #12738 of 15,369 | #28752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 245 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 112.2% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 32% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 25.7).
- •Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 112.2%).
- •Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.6).
- •Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 is the larger school with 278 students compared with 245.
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 Classical 6-8 better than Pittsburgh Westwood K-5?
On the Success Index (US), Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 ranks higher (44.8 vs 25.7 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 Classical 6-8 and Pittsburgh Westwood K-5?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittsburgh Classical 6-8: 245. Pittsburgh Westwood K-5: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 and Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 is 465th of 521 and Pittsburgh Westwood K-5 is 1083rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).