Dickson Prep STEAM Academy vs Edgewood El STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy
Swissvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
Edgewood El STEAM Academy
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
| Measure | Dickson Prep STEAM Academy Swissvale, Pennsylvania | Edgewood El STEAM Academy Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 521 | #1014 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8888 of 15,369 | #25364 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 579 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Swissvale | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgewood El STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 44.2).
- •Edgewood El STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 80.3%).
- •Dickson Prep STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.9).
- •Dickson Prep STEAM Academy is the larger school with 579 students compared with 516.
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 Dickson Prep STEAM Academy better than Edgewood El STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Edgewood El STEAM Academy ranks higher (49.7 vs 44.2 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 Dickson Prep STEAM Academy and Edgewood El STEAM Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Swissvale and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy: 579. Edgewood El STEAM Academy: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickson Prep STEAM Academy and Edgewood El STEAM Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy is 375th of 521 and Edgewood El STEAM Academy is 1014th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).