Baker El Sch vs Fort Couch MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–4
471 students
Fort Couch MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 7–8
647 students
| Measure | Baker El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Fort Couch MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #86 of 1,627 | #12 of 521 |
| National rank | #1140 of 50,301 | #282 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 471 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.1% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 71% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Couch MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 88.5).
- •Baker El Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Baker El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •Baker El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.1% vs 11.3%).
- •Fort Couch MS does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.2).
- •Fort Couch MS is the larger school with 647 students compared with 471.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baker El Sch better than Fort Couch MS?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Couch MS ranks higher (90.1 vs 88.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Baker El Sch and Fort Couch MS?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker El Sch: 471. Fort Couch MS: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker El Sch and Fort Couch MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Baker El Sch is 86th of 1,627 and Fort Couch MS is 12th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).