Fort Couch Middle School

Summary:

Fort Couch Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school serving 601 students in grades 7-8 in the Upper St. Clair School District in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This exceptional school has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fort Couch Middle School demonstrates outstanding academic performance, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better on state assessments. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 69.5% in math (compared to the state average of 39.3%), 89.9% in science (compared to 65.6%), and 89.1% in English language arts (compared to 53.8%). The school ranks 6th out of 893 middle schools in Pennsylvania and excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking highly for Asian, White, low-income, and disabled students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Fort Couch stands out as a top performer. For example, Boyce Middle School in the same district had a math proficiency rate of 84.6%, while South Park Middle School and Brentwood Middle School had much lower rates of 45.3% and 28.7%, respectively. Fort Couch's commitment to academic excellence, diverse student population, and relatively high per-student spending of $22,506 make it a standout institution in the Pittsburgh area.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 515 Fort Couch Rd
       Pittsburgh, PA  15241-2018


(412) 833-1600

District: Upper St. Clair School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,506 Help


Students who attend Fort Couch Middle School usually attend:

High:    Upper Saint Clair High School

Feeder schools for Fort Couch Middle School:

Elementary:    Baker Elementary School
    Eisenhower Elementary School
    Streams Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  601

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.5%
Asian:
12.0%
Hispanic:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.5% Help


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Compare Details Fort Couch Middle School ranks better than 99.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.04. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.5%), Asian (12%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Couch Middle School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Couch Middle School is $22,506.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Fort Couch Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Couch Middle School 6th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Fort Couch Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Upper St. Clair School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper St. Clair School District 3rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fort Couch Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Fort Couch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 94.46 10th 643 98.4%
2004 90.82 31st 663 95.3%
2005 94.62 9th 687 98.7%
2006 93.85 6th 736 99.2%
2007 92.15 8th 749 98.9%
2008 93.19 6th 753 99.2%
2009 93.47 4th 770 99.5%
2010 92.38 5th 805 99.4%
2011 90.42 10th 825 98.8%
2012 91.17 5th 834 99.4%
2013 89.69 9th 758 98.8%
2014 88.52 17th 728 97.7%
2016 94.79 15th 870 98.3%
2017 95.83 8th 877 99.1%
2018 95.09 11th 861 98.7%
2019 96.31 5th 891 99.4%
2021 98.92 2nd 797 99.7%
2022 98.35 3rd 883 99.7%
2023 98.04 6th 893 99.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fort Couch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.35 3rd 874 99.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fort Couch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.56 8th 660 98.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fort Couch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.00 6th 144 95.8%
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Rank History for White students at Fort Couch Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.31 12th 681 98.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Fort Couch Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 511 6 17 2 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1989 509 3 23 7 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1990 520 5 24 3 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1991 547 8 33 3 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1992 551 8 34 3 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1993 513 5 46 5 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1994 527 2 48 2 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1995 579 5 32 5 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1996 579 5 32 5 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1997 572 6 30 4 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1998 634 4 32 2 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1999 627 10 32 5 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2000 613 11 27 4 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2001 619 9 33 4 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2002 617 3 33 7 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2003 617 3 33 7 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2004 595 5 33 1 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2005 631 2 27 1 0 n/a n/a 0 661
2006 621 4 33 2 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2007 610 9 40 3 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2008 606 6 47 5 0 n/a n/a 0 664
2009 594 5 58 3 1 n/a n/a 0 661
2010 571 8 54 5 2 n/a n/a 2 642
2011 533 11 55 8 2 0 1 0 610
2012 564 8 65 10 2 0 2 0 651
2013 568 7 72 9 1 0 4 0 661
2014 563 5 70 12 1 0 4 0 655
2015 575 6 76 14 1 0 5 0 677
2016 598 7 86 10 1 0 12 0 714
2017 573 8 98 12 1 0 14 0 706
2018 528 8 80 7 0 1 13 0 637
2019 524 10 74 10 2 2 19 0 641
2020 534 14 80 11 4 1 14 0 658
2021 501 12 82 12 3 0 18 0 628
2022 485 4 78 12 1 0 23 0 603
2023 490 4 72 17 1 0 17 0 601

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fort Couch Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 536 39.0 13.7 n/a
1989 542 35.6 15.2 n/a
1990 552 36.6 15.0 0
1991 591 39.6 14.9 n/a
1992 596 42.1 14.1 n/a
1993 569 37.5 15.2 n/a
1994 579 38.4 15.1 n/a
1995 621 40.0 15.5 n/a
1996 621 40.0 15.5 n/a
1997 612 41.0 14.9 n/a
1998 672 41.5 16.2 n/a
1999 674 43.5 15.5 n/a
2000 655 43.0 15.2 1.2
2001 665 40.4 16.5 1.8
2002 660 43.4 15.2 1.8
2003 660 43.4 15.2 1.8
2004 634 45.0 14.1 1.3
2005 661 44.0 15.0 1.8
2006 660 43.0 15.3 3.6
2007 662 41.5 16.0 3.6
2008 664 45.5 14.6 3.3
2009 661 44.3 14.9 3.2
2010 642 45.3 14.1 5.2
2011 610 45.3 13.4 3.9
2012 651 43.9 14.8 3.5
2013 661 45.0 14.6 3.5
2014 655 44.4 14.7 4
2015 677 44.0 15.3 4.3
2016 714 44.0 16.2 6.3
2017 706 44.3 15.9 7.2
2018 637 44.2 14.3 6
2019 641 43.9 14.5 8.6
2020 658 43.4 15.1 8.2
2021 628 46.9 13.3 9.9
2022 603 45.9 13.1 10.6
2023 601 47.3 12.7 10.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fort Couch Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 536 39.0 13.7 n/a
1989 542 35.6 15.2 n/a
1990 552 36.6 15.0 0
1991 591 39.6 14.9 n/a
1992 596 42.1 14.1 n/a
1993 569 37.5 15.2 n/a
1994 579 38.4 15.1 n/a
1995 621 40.0 15.5 n/a
1996 621 40.0 15.5 n/a
1997 612 41.0 14.9 n/a
1998 672 41.5 16.2 n/a
1999 674 43.5 15.5 n/a
2000 655 43.0 15.2 1.2
2001 665 40.4 16.5 1.8
2002 660 43.4 15.2 1.8
2003 660 43.4 15.2 1.8
2004 634 45.0 14.1 1.3
2005 661 44.0 15.0 1.8
2006 660 43.0 15.3 3.6
2007 662 41.5 16.0 3.6
2008 664 45.5 14.6 3.3
2009 661 44.3 14.9 3.2
2010 642 45.3 14.1 5.2
2011 610 45.3 13.4 3.9
2012 651 43.9 14.8 3.5
2013 661 45.0 14.6 3.5
2014 655 44.4 14.7 4
2015 677 44.0 15.3 4.3
2016 714 44.0 16.2 6.3
2017 706 44.3 15.9 7.2
2018 637 44.2 14.3 6
2019 641 43.9 14.5 8.6
2020 658 43.4 15.1 8.2
2021 628 46.9 13.3 9.9
2022 603 45.9 13.1 10.6
2023 601 47.3 12.7 10.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fort Couch Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $247 (1.4%) $16,959 (98.6%) $17,206
2020 $199 (1.1%) $17,164 (98.9%) $17,363
2021 $478 (2.5%) $18,326 (97.5%) $18,804
2022 $549 (2.4%) $21,957 (97.6%) $22,506

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Couch Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 6th of 893 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Fort Couch Middle School)76.570.8
 5.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Couch Middle School)89.488.6
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Fort Couch Middle School)66.668.2
 1.6%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Fort Couch Middle School)85.289.9
 4.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Couch Middle School)88.589.6
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Fort Couch Middle School)71.569.5
 2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Fort Couch Middle School)85.289.9
 4.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fort Couch Middle School)88.989.1
 0.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students641601
 6.2%
African American104
 60%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian7472
 2.7%
Hispanic1017
 70%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White524490
 6.5%
Two or More Races1917
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.6%10.5%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Couch Middle School

Yes! Fort Couch Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 6th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools.

Students who attend Fort Couch Middle School usually go on to attend Upper Saint Clair High School

Students at Fort Couch Middle School are 82% White, 12% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 601 students attended Fort Couch Middle School.


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