Dickson Prep STEAM Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Swissvale, Pennsylvania 15218 · Woodland Hills SD
#375 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#8888 of 15,369 nationally
About Dickson Prep STEAM Academy
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy is a public middle located in Swissvale, in the Woodland Hills SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 579 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 375th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 579.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)80.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dickson Prep STEAM Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Dickson Prep STEAM Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
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789 students · 2.1 km away
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1,386 students · 2.3 km away
Barrett El Sch
Homestead · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
225 students · 2.4 km away
Propel CS-Homestead
Homestead · Charter other · Grades K–12
476 students · 2.5 km away
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students · 2.7 km away
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
183 students · 2.7 km away
Pittsburgh Linden K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
91 students · 3.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dickson Prep STEAM Academy a good school?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy has a Success Index (US) of 44.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #375 of 521 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dickson Prep STEAM Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy ranks #375 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #8888 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dickson Prep STEAM Academy?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy had 579 students in 2025.
Is Dickson Prep STEAM Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dickson Prep STEAM Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dickson Prep STEAM Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.