Provident CS vs Reserve Primary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Provident CS
Pittsburgh · Charter middle · Grades 2–8
306 students
Reserve Primary Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–3
111 students
| Measure | Provident CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Reserve Primary Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #429 of 521 | #573 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #11279 of 15,369 | #11490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 306 | 111 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 111 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 4.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 54.5% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reserve Primary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 33.1).
- •Reserve Primary Sch does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 17%).
- •Reserve Primary Sch does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 22%).
- •Provident CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 59.5%).
- •Provident CS does better on students per teacher (4.9 vs 11.1).
- •Provident CS is the larger school with 306 students compared with 111.
- •Provident CS is a charter school while Reserve Primary 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 Provident CS better than Reserve Primary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Reserve Primary Sch ranks higher (69.8 vs 33.1 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 Provident CS and Reserve Primary Sch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Provident CS: 306. Reserve Primary Sch: 111. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Provident CS and Reserve Primary Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Provident CS is 429th of 521 and Reserve Primary Sch is 573rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).