Keystone Oaks MS vs Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS
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.
Keystone Oaks MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students
Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
297 students
| Measure | Keystone Oaks MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 521 | #1056 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2813 of 15,369 | #27585 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 442 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 100.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Keystone Oaks MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 46.5).
- •Keystone Oaks MS does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Keystone Oaks MS does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Keystone Oaks MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 100.3%).
- •Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 11.9).
- •Keystone Oaks MS is the larger school with 442 students compared with 297.
- •Keystone Oaks MS is a public school while Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS 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 Keystone Oaks MS better than Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS?
On the Success Index (US), Keystone Oaks MS ranks higher (72.6 vs 46.5 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 Keystone Oaks MS and Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Keystone Oaks MS: 442. Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Keystone Oaks MS and Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Keystone Oaks MS is 135th of 521 and Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS is 1056th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).