Dickson Prep STEAM Academy vs Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.7 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
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
183 students
| Measure | Dickson Prep STEAM Academy Swissvale, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 521 | #479 of 521 |
| National rank | #8888 of 15,369 | #13512 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 579 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 101.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Swissvale | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dickson Prep STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 21.6).
- •Dickson Prep STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 101.1%).
- •Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.1).
- •Dickson Prep STEAM Academy is the larger school with 579 students compared with 183.
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 Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8?
On the Success Index (US), Dickson Prep STEAM Academy ranks higher (44.2 vs 21.6 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 Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Swissvale and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy: 579. Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickson Prep STEAM Academy and Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 rank in Pennsylvania?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy is 375th of 521 and Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 is 479th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).