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Middle Schools

Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8

Pittsburgh SD · Allegheny County · 220 40th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.0

(412)529-5740

2/10
#460
Rank 460 out of 520
Top 88%
English Language Arts2/10 · #457 · 12th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #461 · 12th percentile
Science2/10 · #409 · 13th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 sits in the Lawrenceville neighborhood, one of Pittsburgh's most talked-about areas for its mix of longtime residents, young families, and a thriving local dining and arts scene along Butler Street. Families drawn to the neighborhood's energy and community character will find Arsenal serving a diverse student body in the middle school years, though the school's academic scores currently place it in the lower range statewide. For families considering this area, it's worth exploring the full picture — including extracurriculars, school culture, and the strong sense of place that Lawrenceville itself provides.

Student Demographics

119 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
61 (51%)
Hispanic
25 (21%)
White
16 (13%)
Asian
13 (11%)
Multiple Races
4 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners48 (40%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged88 (74%)
Students with Disabilities34 (29%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

148
Enrollment
12.5
Teachers (FTE)
11.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #21 · 96th percentile

284 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found