Boyce Middle School

1500 Boyce Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 619 students in grades 5-6, Boyce Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 5% in PA
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Boyce Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Boyce Middle School's student population of 619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
619 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

School Rankings

Boyce Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boyce Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#106 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
75%
36%
88%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
80%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boyce Middle School's ranking?
Boyce Middle School is ranked #106 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Boyce Middle School often compared to?
Boyce Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quaker Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Boyce Middle School?
619 students attend Boyce Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Boyce Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boyce Middle School?
Boyce Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Boyce Middle School offer ?
Boyce Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Boyce Middle School part of?
Boyce Middle School is part of Upper St. Clair School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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