Leechburg Area MS vs Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leechburg Area MS
Leechburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
147 students
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
148 students
| Measure | Leechburg Area MS Leechburg, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 521 | #433 of 521 |
| National rank | #5436 of 15,369 | #11554 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 147 | 148 |
| Enrollment | 147 | 148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 109.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Leechburg | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leechburg Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 31.8).
- •Leechburg Area MS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Leechburg Area MS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Leechburg Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 109.5%).
- •Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.7).
- •Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 is the larger school with 148 students compared with 147.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Leechburg Area MS better than Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8?
On the Success Index (US), Leechburg Area MS ranks higher (60.2 vs 31.8 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 Leechburg Area MS and Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Leechburg and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leechburg Area MS: 147. Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8: 148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leechburg Area MS and Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 rank in Pennsylvania?
Leechburg Area MS is 260th of 521 and Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 is 433rd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).