Life Male STEAM Academy CS vs Universal Vare CS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 397 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
Universal Vare CS
Philadelphia · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
107 students
| Measure | Life Male STEAM Academy CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Universal Vare CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 521 | #517 of 521 |
| National rank | #4181 of 15,369 | #15015 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 101 | 107 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 133.6% |
| Students per teacher | 6.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 24% |
| Math proficiency | – | 11% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Life Male STEAM Academy CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 11.0).
- •Life Male STEAM Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 133.6%).
- •Life Male STEAM Academy CS does better on students per teacher (6.7 vs 15.3).
- •Universal Vare CS is the larger school with 107 students compared with 101.
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 Universal Vare CS?
On the Success Index (US), Life Male STEAM Academy CS ranks higher (66.0 vs 11.0 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 Universal Vare CS?
About 397 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Life Male STEAM Academy CS: 101. Universal Vare CS: 107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Life Male STEAM Academy CS and Universal Vare CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Life Male STEAM Academy CS is 202nd of 521 and Universal Vare CS is 517th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).