Serving 179 students in grades 6-8, Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 57.6 square miles in Pittsburgh, PA. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 4.7 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 8.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8's student population of 179 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2384 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
78%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
3%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8's ranking?
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 is ranked #2384 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 often compared to?
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8is often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8, Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8?
179 students attend Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8?
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 offer ?
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 part of?
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 is part of Pittsburgh School District.
In what neighborhood is Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 located?
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 is located in the Allegheny Center neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 2 other public schools located in Allegheny Center.
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