Pittsburgh Westwood K-8

Pittsburgh Westwood K-8

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
508 Shadyhill Rd,  Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Public Schools
3.0
2.3
216 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
10.2%
State Average
15.6%
Science
23.3%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Black
35.5%
White
29.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.8%
Two or more races
14.5%
Hispanic
3.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
3.0 Alum
8/1/2020
Schooling was fine, Set Up was Nice, Decent playground and gym. Made effort to get parents involved in multiple ways. Solid education (from a student prospective). Diversity could always be better but is good for school. Was disorganized and teachers were biased at some points.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/9/2025
They are disrespectful to students and they throw their stuff out the window if they don’t get the answer right
4.0 other
5/5/2016
Ever since the new principal has come to Westwood, the entire atmosphere has changed for the better! You see it in the kids, staff and even a lot of parents!
2.0 parent
11/29/2012
My foster child transferred from out of state. Maybe most of Pittsburgh Public schools are like this but I find it hard to believe they would all be so bad!? She use to love school, but now she hates it. It's such a struggle to get her moving and when she gets home shes in a horrible mood. She is be...

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Pittsburgh Westwood K-8 is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Pittsburgh, PA and is served by the Pittsburgh Public Schools in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 216 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Pittsburgh Westwood K-8 has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $217,144. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pittsburgh Conroy, Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Pittsburgh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pittsburgh Westwood K-8.

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