The Schiller STEAM Academy in the East Allegheny neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a building from 1939. The school is still in use today, as part of the Pittsburgh Public School System, and is known as Schiller STEAM Academy. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
Serving 260 students in grades 6-8, Pittsburgh Schiller 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 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8's student population of 260 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pittsburgh Schiller 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 Schiller 6-8 is 0.68, which is more 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
#1959 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
12%
16%
Black
42%
14%
White
36%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8's ranking?
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 is ranked #1959 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 often compared to?
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8is often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8, Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8?
260 students attend Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 students are Black, 36% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8?
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 offer ?
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 part of?
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 is part of Pittsburgh School District.
In what neighborhood is Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 located?
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 is located in the East Allegheny neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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