Provident Charter School

Provident Charter School is the sole public charter middle school serving grades 2-8 in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, with a total enrollment of 325 students. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $27,786, it has consistently underperformed academically, ranking in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania middle schools for the past three years. The school's test scores are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from just 5.7% in 7th grade math to 26.4% in 3rd grade math, compared to state averages of 33.2% to 51.7%, respectively.

Provident Charter School's student population is predominantly white (67.08%), with significant representation from African American (19.69%) and multiracial (9.54%) students. Nearly half (46.77%) of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 4.8 could be an advantage, but it does not appear to be translating into better academic results, raising questions about the quality of instruction and the school's overall educational approach.

Overall, the data suggests that Provident Charter School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The consistently low rankings and academic performance, coupled with the relatively high per-student spending, warrant further investigation to identify the root causes and develop strategies for improvement. Parents in the Provident Charter School district may want to consider alternative educational options for their children if the school's performance does not improve in the near future.