Dickson Prep STEAM Academy vs Kelly Primary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 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
Kelly Primary Sch
Wilkinsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
276 students
| Measure | Dickson Prep STEAM Academy Swissvale, Pennsylvania | Kelly Primary Sch Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 521 | #1234 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8888 of 15,369 | #35093 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 579 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 100.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Swissvale | Wilkinsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dickson Prep STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 35.3).
- •Dickson Prep STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 100.4%).
- •Kelly Primary Sch does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.1).
- •Dickson Prep STEAM Academy is the larger school with 579 students compared with 276.
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 Kelly Primary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Dickson Prep STEAM Academy ranks higher (44.2 vs 35.3 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 Kelly Primary Sch?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Swissvale and Wilkinsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy: 579. Kelly Primary Sch: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickson Prep STEAM Academy and Kelly Primary Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy is 375th of 521 and Kelly Primary Sch is 1234th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).