Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 vs Provident CS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
148 students
Provident CS
Pittsburgh · Charter middle · Grades 2–8
306 students
| Measure | Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Provident CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #433 of 521 | #429 of 521 |
| National rank | #11554 of 15,369 | #11279 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–8 |
| Students | 148 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 148 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 109.5% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 4.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Provident CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 31.8).
- •Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Provident CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 109.5%).
- •Provident CS does better on students per teacher (4.9 vs 9.3).
- •Provident CS is the larger school with 306 students compared with 148.
- •Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 is a public school while Provident 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 Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 better than Provident CS?
On the Success Index (US), Provident CS ranks higher (33.1 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 Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 and Provident CS?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8: 148. Provident CS: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 and Provident CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 is 433rd of 521 and Provident CS is 429th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).