Foster El Sch vs Myrtle Ave Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
Myrtle Ave Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
| Measure | Foster El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Myrtle Ave Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #48 of 1,627 | #437 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #603 of 50,301 | #8030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 304 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 62% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 74.9).
- •Foster El Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Foster El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Foster El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 63.5%).
- •Myrtle Ave Sch does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.5).
- •Myrtle Ave Sch is the larger school with 312 students compared with 304.
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 Foster El Sch better than Myrtle Ave Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Foster El Sch ranks higher (90.9 vs 74.9 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 Foster El Sch and Myrtle Ave Sch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster El Sch: 304. Myrtle Ave Sch: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster El Sch and Myrtle Ave Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Foster El Sch is 48th of 1,627 and Myrtle Ave Sch is 437th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).