Fort Couch Middle School

515 Fort Couch Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 619 students in grades 7-8, Fort Couch Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (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 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10% in PA
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Fort Couch 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 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
619 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

School Rankings

Fort Couch Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Couch Middle School is 0.40, 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)
#167 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
67%
36%
90%
55%
86%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
76%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort Couch Middle School's ranking?
Fort Couch Middle School is ranked #167 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Fort Couch Middle School often compared to?
Fort Couch Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David E Williams Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fort Couch Middle School?
619 students attend Fort Couch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Fort Couch Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Couch Middle School?
Fort Couch Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Couch Middle School offer ?
Fort Couch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fort Couch Middle School part of?
Fort Couch Middle School is part of Upper St. Clair School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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