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#1574 of 2,846 schools in PA
Dickson Prep Steam Academy
Middle School · Woodland Hills Sd · Swissvale, PA
A Woodland Hills Sd middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7301 Schoyer Avenue, Swissvale, PA 15218
- Math 9% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dickson Prep Steam Academy score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 19% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dickson Prep Steam Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,272/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Swissvale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,723
Median home value
$203,200
Median rent
$1,114/mo
College educated
52.1%
Homeownership
55.7%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Woodland Hills Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,824NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dickson Prep Steam Academy is listed in Woodland Hills SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dickson Prep Steam Academy
Dickson Prep Steam Academy is a public middle school in Swissvale, PA, part of Woodland Hills Sd, serving approximately 616 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,574 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dickson Prep Steam Academy
What grades does Dickson Prep Steam Academy serve?
Dickson Prep Steam Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dickson Prep Steam Academy?
Dickson Prep Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickson Prep Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickson Prep Steam Academy is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dickson Prep Steam Academy rank in PA?
Dickson Prep Steam Academy ranks #1,574 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Dickson Prep Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dickson Prep Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dickson Prep Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dickson Prep Steam Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Dickson Prep Steam Academy a charter school?
No, Dickson Prep Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dickson Prep Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Dickson Prep Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dickson Prep Steam Academy?
75.5% of students at Dickson Prep Steam Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.9%
- Phone
- (412) 731-5816
- Area population (ZIP 15218)
- 13,443
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15218; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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