Dickson Prep STEAM Academy vs Environmental CS at Frick Park
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
Environmental CS at Frick Park
Pittsburgh · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,073 students
| Measure | Dickson Prep STEAM Academy Swissvale, Pennsylvania | Environmental CS at Frick Park Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #375 of 521 | – |
| National rank | #8888 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 579 | 1,073 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 1,073 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 73% |
| Math proficiency | – | 53% |
| city | Swissvale | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Environmental CS at Frick Park does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 80.3%).
- •Environmental CS at Frick Park does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.1).
- •Environmental CS at Frick Park is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 579.
- •Dickson Prep STEAM Academy is a public school while Environmental CS at Frick Park is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Environmental CS at Frick Park?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dickson Prep STEAM Academy and Environmental CS at Frick Park?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Swissvale and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy: 579. Environmental CS at Frick Park: 1,073. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickson Prep STEAM Academy and Environmental CS at Frick Park rank in Pennsylvania?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy is 375th of 521 and Environmental CS at Frick Park is unranked among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).