Pittsburgh Classical 6-8

Summary:

Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 is a public magnet middle school serving 285 students in grades 6-8 within the Pittsburgh School District. Despite having a low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania middle schools and struggles with low academic performance.

On the 2022-2023 PSSA exams, only 9.7% of Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 39.3% statewide and 25.6% in the Pittsburgh School District. The school's performance varies significantly by student subgroup, with African American students ranking 281 out of 421 Pennsylvania middle schools, while White students ranked 611 out of 681. Additionally, 97.54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the state and district averages.

When compared to nearby middle schools like Jefferson Middle School, Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, and David E Williams Middle School, Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 generally performs worse on academic measures, despite having a lower student-teacher ratio and serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Addressing the underlying issues at the school will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that addresses both academic and non-academic barriers to student success.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 1463 Chartiers Ave
       Pittsburgh, PA  15220


(412) 529-3110

District: Pittsburgh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
694th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,715 Help


Students who attend Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  5.9 Help
Number of students:  285

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.0%
White:
29.1%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 ranks worse than 77.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.86. (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 (54%), White (29.1%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 is 5.9, which is the lowest among 7 middle schools in the Pittsburgh School District! (See more...)
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Compare Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 employs 47.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 is $25,715. 4 middle schools in the Pittsburgh School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pittsburgh Classical 6-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 694th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Pittsburgh Classical 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 461st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pittsburgh Classical 6-8

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Rank History for all students at Pittsburgh Classical 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 39.83 470th 643 26.9%
2004 57.27 349th 663 47.4%
2005 63.47 286th 687 58.4%
2006 43.97 485th 736 34.1%
2007 47.17 485th 749 35.2%
2008 32.19 581st 753 22.8%
2009 53.83 437th 770 43.2%
2010 46.28 540th 805 32.9%
2011 33.12 645th 825 21.8%
2012 31.99 641st 834 23.1%
2013 24.01 606th 758 20.1%
2014 23.12 589th 728 19.1%
2015 30.74 580th 835 30.5%
2016 27.34 634th 870 27.1%
2017 23.78 651st 877 25.8%
2018 17.98 687th 861 20.2%
2019 20.96 678th 891 23.9%
2021 17.01 653rd 797 18.1%
2022 21.25 662nd 883 25.0%
2023 18.86 694th 893 22.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburgh Classical 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.67 668th 874 23.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pittsburgh Classical 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.57 475th 660 28.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Pittsburgh Classical 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.50 281st 421 33.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pittsburgh Classical 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.29 611th 681 10.3%
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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 Classical 6-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 153 175 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2003 153 175 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2004 158 170 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2005 168 162 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2006 158 164 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2007 171 165 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2008 201 167 3 2 0 n/a n/a 19 392
2009 175 152 3 3 0 n/a n/a 14 347
2010 164 169 3 1 0 n/a n/a 28 365
2011 154 198 2 3 0 0 31 0 388
2012 163 181 3 5 1 0 27 0 380
2013 160 166 5 7 1 0 23 0 362
2014 152 164 5 8 1 0 29 0 359
2015 144 162 3 7 0 0 35 0 351
2016 133 137 4 8 0 0 32 0 314
2017 129 134 2 8 0 0 28 0 301
2018 125 144 4 7 0 1 26 0 307
2019 121 154 4 8 1 2 32 0 322
2020 104 154 10 13 1 2 34 0 318
2021 78 153 7 15 0 1 29 0 283
2022 83 146 5 14 0 0 22 0 270
2023 83 154 9 13 0 0 26 0 285

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 Classical 6-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 329 21.2 15.5 59.9
2003 329 21.2 15.5 59.9
2004 329 22.7 14.5 57.4
2005 333 23.4 14.2 59.2
2006 326 25.5 12.8 63.2
2007 342 28.0 12.2 60.5
2008 392 30.5 12.9 60.6
2009 347 27.0 12.9 74.2
2010 365 25.5 14.3 80.4
2011 388 46.0 8.4 78.6
2012 380 44.0 8.6 81.6
2013 362 46.5 7.7 75.4
2014 359 47.1 7.6 76.3
2015 351 46.0 7.6 70.4
2016 314 49.0 6.4 72
2017 301 49.5 6.0 69.4
2018 307 51.6 5.9 70
2019 322 51.9 6.2 94.4
2020 318 51.7 6.1 99.1
2021 283 51.7 5.4 99.6
2022 270 49.3 5.4 98.9
2023 285 47.8 5.9 97.5

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 Classical 6-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 329 21.2 15.5 59.9
2003 329 21.2 15.5 59.9
2004 329 22.7 14.5 57.4
2005 333 23.4 14.2 59.2
2006 326 25.5 12.8 63.2
2007 342 28.0 12.2 60.5
2008 392 30.5 12.9 60.6
2009 347 27.0 12.9 74.2
2010 365 25.5 14.3 80.4
2011 388 46.0 8.4 78.6
2012 380 44.0 8.6 81.6
2013 362 46.5 7.7 75.4
2014 359 47.1 7.6 76.3
2015 351 46.0 7.6 70.4
2016 314 49.0 6.4 72
2017 301 49.5 6.0 69.4
2018 307 51.6 5.9 70
2019 322 51.9 6.2 94.4
2020 318 51.7 6.1 99.1
2021 283 51.7 5.4 99.6
2022 270 49.3 5.4 98.9
2023 285 47.8 5.9 97.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pittsburgh Classical 6-8

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,800 (8.6%) $19,076 (91.4%) $20,876
2020 $2,040 (9.4%) $19,605 (90.6%) $21,644
2021 $2,211 (7.3%) $27,978 (92.7%) $30,190
2022 $3,308 (12.9%) $22,406 (87.1%) $25,715

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh Classical 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 678th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 694th of 893 Middle schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Classical 6-8)9.611.8
 2.2%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Classical 6-8)36.939
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Classical 6-8)30.18.2
 21.9%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Classical 6-8)44.635.7
 8.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Classical 6-8)8.88.5
 0.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Pittsburgh Classical 6-8)32.625.4
 7.2%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Classical 6-8)31.330.5
 0.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Pittsburgh Classical 6-8)16.29.7
 6.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pittsburgh Classical 6-8)32.625.4
 7.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Classical 6-8)37.735.4
 2.3%
   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 Students322285
 11.5%
African American154154
American Indian10
 100%
Asian49
 125%
Hispanic813
 62.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White12183
 31.4%
Two or More Races3226
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.4%97.5%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsburgh Classical 6-8

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

Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 ranks in the bottom 22.3% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 285 students attended Pittsburgh Classical 6-8.

Students at Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 are 54% African American, 29% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% Asian.


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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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