Middle Schools in Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School

Summary:

Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School is the sole middle school located in the area, serving grades 6-8. Despite its high per-student spending, the school is consistently underperforming compared to state averages, ranking 859 out of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is a major concern, with proficiency rates on PSSA Math and English Language Arts tests significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 1.3% of students were proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 41.7%. Additionally, the school had a 1.4% dropout rate in the 2023-2024 school year, slightly higher than the state average.

While the school has a very low student-teacher ratio of 5.2 to 1, which is unusual, it does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 60.27% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, may be contributing to the school's challenges. Addressing the root causes of the school's poor performance, such as resource allocation, educational programs, and support for economically disadvantaged students, will be crucial for improving outcomes at Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School.

District Detail

Penn Center East
Pittsburgh, PA 15235

(412) 867-6209

SchoolDigger Rank:
601^st of 606 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: 6-10
Students: 101

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)				PSSA English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	6-10	Penn Center East	Pittsburgh	15235	Allegheny County	Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(412) 867-6209	101	15	6.7	43.6%	1 (1.0%)	84 (83.2%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.9%)	6.1	859^th of 873 public middle schools	1.6%		7.9	830^th of 891 public middle schools	6.8%	29	0.0	4.0	0.0	1.3	0.0	12.5	10.8	9.3	$40,847	$8,439	$32,408

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Woodland Hills School District	0.92 mi	9	524^th
Propel CS-East	1.15 mi	1	459^th
Penn Hills School District	1.73 mi	3	529^th
Propel CS-Pitcairn	2.25 mi	1	540^th
Propel CS-Braddock Hills	2.32 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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