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#2526 of 2,846 schools in PA

Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8

Middle School · Pittsburgh Sd · Pittsburgh, PA

A Pittsburgh Sd middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7100 Reynolds St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

  • Math 14% vs PA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-23.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.5 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$24,391
Chronic Absenteeism36.8%

Students at Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
36%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 36 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

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pittsburgh Sterrett 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 81Very 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

$59,267

Median home value

$273,200

Median rent

$1,020/mo

College educated

50.9%

Homeownership

49.4%

Poverty rate

17.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15208; 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
Yeshiva SchoolsPrivate · tuition8.4privatePK–120.8 mi342Compare →
Ellis SchoolPrivate · tuition8.8privatePK–120.9 mi358Compare →
Environmental Cs at Frick ParkCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–120.9 mi1,029Compare →
Plea SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–91.2 mi33Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pittsburgh Sd

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#45 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 Sterrett 6-8 is listed in Pittsburgh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8

Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 is a public middle school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Pittsburgh Sd, serving approximately 185 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,526 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8

What grades does Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 serve?

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

How many students attend Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8?

Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 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 Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 rank in PA?

Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 ranks #2,526 of 2,846 schools in PA.

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

Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Sterrett 6-8?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 a charter school?

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

Is Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Pittsburgh Sterrett 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
185
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.8%
Area population (ZIP 15208)
9,500
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
34.9
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 · 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 15208; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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