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School Comparison

Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy
vs.
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
  • Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 reported a higher students per counselor than Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy (715:1 vs. 362.5:1).
  • Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 (320 vs. 109).
  • Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 (177 vs. 27).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 (320 vs. 109).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 reported a higher gifted & talented than Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy (172 vs. 38).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 (177 vs. 27).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 reported a higher students per counselor than Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy (715:1 vs. 362.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy
$23,641.37
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
$24,007.59
Local revenue share
Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy
53.5%
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
48.3%
State revenue share
Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy
35.6%
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
40%
Federal revenue share
Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy
10.8%
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
11.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy
47.3%
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
34.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Allegheny County
$76,393
Allegheny County
$76,393
Poverty rate
Allegheny County
11.2%
Allegheny County
11.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Allegheny County
44.8%
Allegheny County
44.8%
Unemployment rate
Allegheny County
3.5%
Allegheny County
3.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.