Life Male STEAM Academy CS vs Penn Hills El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Life Male STEAM Academy CS
Pittsburgh · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
101 students
Penn Hills El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,228 students
| Measure | Life Male STEAM Academy CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Penn Hills El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 521 | #1294 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4181 of 15,369 | #38036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 101 | 1,228 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 1,228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 100.8% |
| Students per teacher | 6.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 35% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Life Male STEAM Academy CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 30.8).
- •Life Male STEAM Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 100.8%).
- •Life Male STEAM Academy CS does better on students per teacher (6.7 vs 14.1).
- •Penn Hills El Sch is the larger school with 1,228 students compared with 101.
- •Life Male STEAM Academy CS is a charter school while Penn Hills El Sch is a public 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 Life Male STEAM Academy CS better than Penn Hills El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Life Male STEAM Academy CS ranks higher (66.0 vs 30.8 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 Life Male STEAM Academy CS and Penn Hills El Sch?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Life Male STEAM Academy CS: 101. Penn Hills El Sch: 1,228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Life Male STEAM Academy CS and Penn Hills El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Life Male STEAM Academy CS is 202nd of 521 and Penn Hills El Sch is 1294th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).