Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8

Summary:

Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 is a small public magnet middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Pittsburgh School District. Unfortunately, this school has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania middle schools for the past 10 years.

Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 significantly lags behind the Pittsburgh School District and the state of Pennsylvania in academic performance. In 2023-2024, only 7.1% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 26.7% for the district and 40.4% for the state. In PSSA English Language Arts, 30.2% of students were proficient or better, compared to 40.5% for the district and 53% for the state. The school's performance has been consistently low over the past 5 years. The school serves a high-need student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a high percentage of African American students and students with disabilities, who perform significantly worse than their peers.

While Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 struggles, other middle schools in the Pittsburgh School District, such as Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 and Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8, generally outperform it. Nearby schools in other districts, such as Keystone Oaks Middle School and North Hills Middle School, significantly outperform Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 and the Pittsburgh School District as a whole, with proficiency rates often 2-3 times higher.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 810 Arch Street
       Pittsburgh, PA  15212-5202


(412) 529-4115

District: Pittsburgh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
725th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,337 Help


Students who attend Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 usually attend:

High:    Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
    Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  175

Racial breakdown:

African American:
74.3%
White:
9.7%
Two or more races:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 ranks worse than 81.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.44. (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 (74.3%), White (9.7%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 is 10.8, which is the 3rd best among 7 middle schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
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Compare Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 employs 16.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 is $25,337. 5 middle schools in the Pittsburgh School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 725th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pittsburgh School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh School District 466th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8

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Rank History for all students at Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 8.66 581st 643 9.6%
2004 27.94 535th 663 19.3%
2005 34.52 522nd 687 24.0%
2006 28.88 590th 736 19.8%
2007 20.62 635th 749 15.2%
2008 28.39 605th 753 19.7%
2009 24.99 635th 770 17.5%
2010 27.09 656th 805 18.5%
2011 19.84 705th 825 14.5%
2012 24.35 673rd 834 19.3%
2013 15.89 637th 758 16.0%
2014 11.91 631st 728 13.3%
2015 11.72 714th 835 14.5%
2016 12.24 734th 870 15.6%
2017 14.00 729th 877 16.9%
2018 11.69 741st 861 13.9%
2019 12.35 754th 891 15.4%
2021 11.11 707th 797 11.3%
2022 18.64 690th 883 21.9%
2023 15.67 725th 893 18.8%
2024 16.44 725th 891 18.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.62 673rd 874 23.0%
2024 23.19 691st 877 21.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.35 659th 860 23.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.53 427th 660 35.3%
2024 19.42 596th 672 11.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.96 759th 870 12.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.06 272nd 421 35.4%
2024 33.06 256th 408 37.3%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 155 231 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2001 144 215 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2002 135 209 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2003 135 209 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2004 132 198 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 339
2005 106 189 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2006 111 191 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2007 109 205 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2008 98 170 1 2 0 n/a n/a 11 282
2009 95 175 2 4 0 n/a n/a 17 293
2010 98 185 2 4 0 n/a n/a 22 311
2011 102 251 1 2 1 0 22 0 379
2012 105 231 3 2 1 0 26 0 368
2013 76 216 2 3 1 0 19 0 317
2014 50 182 1 2 0 0 18 0 253
2015 31 155 1 4 0 0 12 0 203
2016 24 163 0 6 0 0 18 0 211
2017 17 170 0 5 0 0 17 0 209
2018 15 175 0 7 0 0 18 0 215
2019 14 150 0 4 0 0 15 0 183
2020 11 140 2 4 0 0 15 0 172
2021 9 139 4 3 0 0 16 0 171
2022 6 113 6 5 0 0 15 0 145
2023 13 118 8 2 0 0 15 0 156
2024 17 130 9 5 0 0 14 0 175

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 Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 391 0.0 0.0 68.5
2001 366 0.0 0.0 68.9
2002 354 26.5 13.4 0
2003 354 26.5 13.4 0
2004 339 27.5 12.3 77.6
2005 303 26.5 11.4 0
2006 307 26.0 11.8 0
2007 315 22.5 14.0 78.1
2008 282 22.7 12.4 90.8
2009 293 25.0 11.7 85.1
2010 311 26.0 11.9 84.8
2011 379 29.0 13.0 83.4
2012 368 28.0 13.1 82.1
2013 317 21.0 15.0 84.5
2014 253 20.0 12.6 88.1
2015 203 15.0 13.5 84.2
2016 211 14.0 15.0 87.2
2017 209 15.0 13.9 85.6
2018 215 15.5 13.8 84.2
2019 183 17.4 10.4 100
2020 172 16.5 10.4 100
2021 171 17.0 10.0 100
2022 145 18.0 8.0 97.9
2023 156 15.5 10.0 100
2024 175 16.2 10.8 100

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 Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 391 0.0 0.0 68.5
2001 366 0.0 0.0 68.9
2002 354 26.5 13.4 0
2003 354 26.5 13.4 0
2004 339 27.5 12.3 77.6
2005 303 26.5 11.4 0
2006 307 26.0 11.8 0
2007 315 22.5 14.0 78.1
2008 282 22.7 12.4 90.8
2009 293 25.0 11.7 85.1
2010 311 26.0 11.9 84.8
2011 379 29.0 13.0 83.4
2012 368 28.0 13.1 82.1
2013 317 21.0 15.0 84.5
2014 253 20.0 12.6 88.1
2015 203 15.0 13.5 84.2
2016 211 14.0 15.0 87.2
2017 209 15.0 13.9 85.6
2018 215 15.5 13.8 84.2
2019 183 17.4 10.4 100
2020 172 16.5 10.4 100
2021 171 17.0 10.0 100
2022 145 18.0 8.0 97.9
2023 156 15.5 10.0 100
2024 175 16.2 10.8 100

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 Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,815 (8.6%) $19,242 (91.4%) $21,058
2020 $1,971 (9.4%) $18,943 (90.6%) $20,914
2021 $2,014 (7.3%) $25,488 (92.7%) $27,503
2022 $3,260 (12.9%) $22,078 (87.1%) $25,337

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 754th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 725th of 893 Middle schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8)138.6
 4.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8)35.223.2
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8)8.64.6
 4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8)27.537.3
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8)96.8
 2.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8)26.936.3
 9.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8)29.927.3
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8)10.16.9
 3.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8)26.936.3
 9.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8)30.828.7
 2.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students183156
 14.8%
African American150118
 21.3%
American Indian00
Asian08
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White1413
 7.1%
Two or More Races1515
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8

In the 2023-24 school year, 175 students attended Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8.

Students at Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 are 74% African American, 10% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% Hispanic.

Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 ranks in the bottom 18.6% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

Students who attend Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 usually go on to attend Pittsburgh Obama 6-12


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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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