Overview
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 162 students. It is part of the Pittsburgh SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictPittsburgh SD
County42003
CityPittsburgh
ZIP15201
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID421917006751
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment162
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)