Very Good
#935 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 33% in state
Provident Cs
Middle School · Provident Cs · Pittsburgh, PA
A charter middle school in Pittsburgh, PA where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1400 Troy Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Math 21% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Provident Cs score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* 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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Provident Cs 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 75Very 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
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8Enrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8Enrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8Enrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 162 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Provident Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $31,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Provident Cs is listed in Provident CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Provident Cs
Provident Cs is a public middle school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Provident Cs, serving approximately 323 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #935 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Provident Cs
What grades does Provident Cs serve?
Provident Cs serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend Provident Cs?
Provident Cs has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Provident Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Provident Cs is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Provident Cs rank in PA?
Provident Cs ranks #935 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Provident Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Provident Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Provident Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Provident Cs has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Provident Cs a charter school?
Yes, Provident Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Provident Cs a Title I school?
No, Provident Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Provident Cs?
49.8% of students at Provident Cs 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
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (412) 709-5160
- Area population (ZIP 15212)
- 27,600
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
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 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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