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Pittsburgh Arsenal

220 40th Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201

About Pittsburgh Arsenal

Pittsburgh Arsenal 6–8 is a public middle school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which is a big city. Pittsburgh Public Schools runs it. The school is for students in grades 6 through 8 and only has about 162 students. Pittsburgh Arsenal 6–8 has about 18 full-time teachers, which gives it a student-teacher ratio of about 9:1. This is lower than the district average and lets teachers give more personalized help to students in class. The school offers a standard middle school curriculum that includes English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies, as well as wellness and enrichment programs that are supported by the district. Based on data from U.S. News, about 17% of students are proficient or above in math and 47% are proficient or above in reading. This shows that students are still having trouble doing well in school compared to the state average. The school serves a community with a lot of needs, so 46% of the students are female and 54% are male. All of the students are economically disadvantaged. Overall, Pittsburgh Arsenal 6–8 has small class sizes and strong support systems for students. There are also still chances for academic progress and student success.

Pittsburgh Arsenal Contact Information

Address

220 40th Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201

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Phone

(412) 529-5740

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 47% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
162
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 182 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Pittsburgh Arsenal

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM to 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 15.43%
Asian 7.41%
Hispanic 25.31%
Black 48.15%
Two+ Races 3.7%
Native Am. 0%
White
15.43%
Asian
7.41%
Hispanic
25.31%
Black
48.15%
Two+ Races
3.7%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 162
46.3%
75 Female
53.7%
87 Male

Student Population

162 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Pittsburgh Arsenal is getting a lot of attention for its recent projects! The school is part of Project Warmth, which helps families and students who need it. Arsenal Middle School is also getting ready for fun events that show how much they care about the community and the health of their students.

FAQ

Q1. What makes the way teachers at Pittsburgh Arsenal different?

Ans. Teachers make learning fun and useful by using interactive lessons, hands-on experiments, and real-world examples.

Q2. How does Pittsburgh Arsenal help people express themselves through art?

Ans. Students can express themselves through programs in the visual arts, music, theater, and creative writing.

Q3. What programs help students stay healthy?

Ans. Wellness programs offer counseling, mindfulness activities, and physical fitness options to help people feel better overall.

Q4. Are there chances for peers to work together?

Ans. Yes, students often work together in groups, do group projects, and solve problems together.

Q5. What does the school do to celebrate diversity?

Ans. Cultural events, activities that everyone can enjoy, and educational programs help people understand and appreciate people from different backgrounds.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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