Barrett El Sch vs Dickson Prep STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrett El Sch
Homestead · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
225 students
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy
Swissvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
| Measure | Barrett El Sch Homestead, Pennsylvania | Dickson Prep STEAM Academy Swissvale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1285 of 1,627 | #375 of 521 |
| National rank | #37538 of 50,301 | #8888 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 225 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Homestead | Swissvale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dickson Prep STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 31.5).
- •Dickson Prep STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 91.6%).
- •Barrett El Sch does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 12.1).
- •Dickson Prep STEAM Academy is the larger school with 579 students compared with 225.
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 Barrett El Sch better than Dickson Prep STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dickson Prep STEAM Academy ranks higher (44.2 vs 31.5 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 Barrett El Sch and Dickson Prep STEAM Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Homestead and Swissvale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrett El Sch: 225. Dickson Prep STEAM Academy: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrett El Sch and Dickson Prep STEAM Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Barrett El Sch is 1285th of 1,627 and Dickson Prep STEAM Academy is 375th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).