- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pittsburgh, PA
Fort Couch Ms
Federal NCES profile for Fort Couch Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422457000491
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Couch Ms earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 21
- middle schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Couch Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Couch Ms ranks #4 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Upper St. Clair Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422457000491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Fort Couch Ms held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 47.3 → 47.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 422457000491 · Pittsburgh, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 13.8:1 · 10.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Saint Clair Hs (1,269 students)
Fort Couch Ms held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 47.3 → 47.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Fort Couch Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Saint Cl
Upper Saint Clair Hs
1,269 students
- This school
Fort Couch Ms
647 students
- Boyce Ms
Boyce Ms
624 students
- Eisenhower El
Eisenhower El Sch
524 students
- Baker El Sch 471
Baker El Sch
471 students
- Streams El Sch 468
Streams El Sch
468 students
What this shows Fort Couch Ms reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Couch Ms compares
Fort Couch Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 83% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,319
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Fort Couch Ms is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper St. Clair Sd reports $21,319 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Couch Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Saint Clair Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boyce Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Streams El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Couch Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
North Hills Ms
Standard public school
1,127 students 15:1 students per teacher
Dorseyville Ms
Standard public school
981 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hills Ms
Standard public school
813 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mellon Ms
Standard public school
661 students 12:1 students per teacher
Carson Ms
Standard public school
652 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Linton Ms
Standard public school
626 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~647 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Couch Ms
How many students attend Fort Couch Ms?
Fort Couch Ms has 647 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Couch Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Couch Ms is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Couch Ms?
10.1% of students at Fort Couch Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Couch Ms?
The largest demographic group at Fort Couch Ms is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Couch Ms?
Fort Couch Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fort Couch Ms rank among middle schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Couch Ms ranks #4 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Upper St. Clair Sd?
Besides Fort Couch Ms, Upper St. Clair Sd also operates Upper Saint Clair Hs (1,269 students), Boyce Ms (624 students), and Eisenhower El Sch (524 students). See the Upper St. Clair Sd district page for the complete list.