- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pittsburgh, PA
Brentwood Ms
Federal NCES profile for Brentwood Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420414009979
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brentwood Ms earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #7 of 21
- middle schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brentwood Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brentwood Ms ranks #7 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Brentwood Borough Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420414009979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Brentwood Ms shrank from 271 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 420414009979 · Pittsburgh, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 13.4:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Brentwood Shs (331 students)
Brentwood Ms shrank from 271 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Brentwood Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brentwood Shs
Brentwood Shs
331 students
- Elroy Avenue E
Elroy Avenue El Sch
270 students
- This school
Brentwood Ms
269 students
- Moore Sch
Moore Sch
236 students
What this shows Brentwood Ms reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brentwood Ms compares
Brentwood Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 1% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,995
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
African American 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Brentwood Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brentwood Borough Sd reports $19,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brentwood Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elroy Avenue El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moore Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brentwood Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
North Hills Ms
Standard public school
1,127 students 15:1 students per teacher
Dorseyville Ms
Standard public school
981 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hills Ms
Standard public school
813 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mellon Ms
Standard public school
661 students 12:1 students per teacher
Carson Ms
Standard public school
652 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Fort Couch Ms
Standard public school
647 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brentwood Ms
How many students attend Brentwood Ms?
Brentwood Ms has 269 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brentwood Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Brentwood Ms is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brentwood Ms?
58.7% of students at Brentwood Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brentwood Ms?
The largest demographic group at Brentwood Ms is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brentwood Ms?
Brentwood Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brentwood Ms rank among middle schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Brentwood Ms ranks #7 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Brentwood Borough Sd?
Besides Brentwood Ms, Brentwood Borough Sd also operates Brentwood Shs (331 students), Elroy Avenue El Sch (270 students), and Moore Sch (236 students). See the Brentwood Borough Sd district page for the complete list.