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#1374 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 48% in state

Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8

Middle School · Pittsburgh Sd · Pittsburgh, PA

A Pittsburgh Sd middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

1018 Peralta St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$24,391
Chronic Absenteeism11.2%

Students at Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 59Good Transit
  • Bike 82Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,730/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), 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

$61,712

Median home value

$167,200

Median rent

$1,114/mo

College educated

36.5%

Homeownership

49.1%

Poverty rate

18.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Provident CsCharter · enrollment unverified7.22–80.5 mi323Compare →
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8Enrollment path unverified4.56–80.8 mi175Compare →
David B. Oliver Citywide AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.83–121.7 mi50Compare →
Pittsburgh ConroyEnrollment path unverified3.1K–121.7 mi182Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pittsburgh Sd

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#15 of 56
District spending per student
$24,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 is listed in Pittsburgh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8

Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 is a public middle school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Pittsburgh Sd, serving approximately 260 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,374 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8

What grades does Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 serve?

Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8?

Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8?

The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 rank in PA?

Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 ranks #1,374 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8's MySchoolScout rating?

Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 a charter school?

No, Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 a Title I school?

No, Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8?

100.0% of students at Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 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
260
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.2%
Area population (ZIP 15212)
27,600
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
37.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 15212; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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