- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
Federal NCES profile for Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421917007039
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #9 of 21
- middle schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 has class sizes smaller than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 ranks #9 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Pittsburgh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421917007039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 421917007039 · Pittsburgh, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 9.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students)
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pittsburgh All
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
1,386 students
- Pittsburgh Bra
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs
897 students
- Pittsburgh Cap
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
840 students
- Pittsburgh Col
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
789 students
- Pittsburgh Oba
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
678 students
- This school 183
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
183 students
What this shows Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 compares
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 5% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,008
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 92 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 64.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 76.0%
White 14.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pittsburgh Sd reports $24,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Brashear Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
Fort Couch Ms
Standard public school
647 students 13.8:1 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 (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
How many students attend Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8?
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 has 183 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 is 9.2:1, which is 32% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8?
100.0% of students at Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8?
The largest demographic group at Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 is African American at 76.0% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8?
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 rank among middle schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 ranks #9 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 Pittsburgh Sd?
Besides Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8, Pittsburgh Sd also operates Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students), Pittsburgh Brashear Hs (897 students), and Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 (840 students). See the Pittsburgh Sd district page for the complete list.