Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School

Summary:

Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School is a public charter middle school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-9 with a total enrollment of 93 students. The school is part of the Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School District, which is ranked 586 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has consistently low academic performance compared to the state average and nearby schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 0% proficiency in PSSA Math for all grades, compared to the state average of 40.4%, and only 10% proficiency in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53%. The school's performance is particularly low for male students, ranking 807 out of 870 Pennsylvania middle schools, as well as for African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Nearby schools, such as Founders Hall Middle School, Plum Middle School, and Trafford Middle School, generally perform better academically, with proficiency rates ranging from 25% to 79% in PSSA Math and English Language Arts.

Despite the school's high per-student spending of $22,301 and relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.1 to 10.3 in recent years, it has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The school's consistently low rankings, coupled with its high spending and resources, suggest that a comprehensive review of its educational practices and strategies may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements and better support student success.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-9

 Penn Center East
       Pittsburgh, PA  15235


(412) 867-6209

District: Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
830th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,301 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  5.2 Help
Number of students:  73

Racial breakdown:

African American:
79.5%
Two or more races:
12.3%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.3% Help


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Compare Details Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School ranks worse than 93.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.88. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (79.5%), two or more races (12.3%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School is 5.2. (See more...)
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Compare Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School employs 14 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School is $22,301.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School 830th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School 586th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.23 845th 893 5.4%
2024 7.88 830th 891 6.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.65 861st 874 1.5%
2024 12.50 784th 877 10.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.93 807th 870 7.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.36 343rd 421 18.5%
2024 22.59 345th 408 15.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 46
2023 0 79 0 4 3 0 7 0 93
2024 1 58 0 3 2 0 9 0 73

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 46 7.5 6.1 93.5
2023 93 9.0 10.3 100
2024 73 14.0 5.2 60.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 46 7.5 6.1 93.5
2023 93 9.0 10.3 100
2024 73 14.0 5.2 60.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $489 (2.2%) $21,812 (97.8%) $22,301

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education


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Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 6.8% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

Students at Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School are 79% African American, 12% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 1% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 73 students attended Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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