Fort Couch MS vs Markham El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Couch MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 7–8
647 students
Markham El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students
| Measure | Fort Couch MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Markham El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 521 | #52 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #282 of 15,369 | #645 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 647 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.3% | 10.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 87% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.1 vs 90.7).
- •Markham El Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Markham El Sch does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 88%).
- •Markham El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 11.3%).
- •Fort Couch MS does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Fort Couch MS is the larger school with 647 students compared with 296.
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 Fort Couch MS better than Markham El Sch?
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 Fort Couch MS and Markham El Sch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Couch MS: 647. Markham El Sch: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Couch MS and Markham El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fort Couch MS is 12th of 521 and Markham El Sch is 52nd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).