Pittsburgh Schiller MS Quick Guide Overview (2026 List)

About Pittsburgh Schiller

Pittsburgh Schiller 6–8 is a public middle school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is run by Pittsburgh Public Schools and is located in a big city. The school has about 260 students and serves grades 6 through 8. The school has about 19 full-time teachers and one full-time school counselor, which gives it a student-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which is in line with the district's staffing levels. Pittsburgh Schiller 6–8 has a standard middle school curriculum that includes English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies. The district also supports extra learning opportunities. According to U.S. News data, 19% of students are good at math and 54% are good at reading. This shows that the school is not doing as well as the state average and that there is still room for improvement. The student body is 45% female and 55% male, and there is a lot of diversity. All of the students are economically disadvantaged, which shows how important the school is to a community with a lot of needs. The amount of money spent per student is in line with the district's funding levels for Pittsburgh Public Schools, which are usually higher than the state average.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 19%

Reading 54%

State average proficiency is 19% in Math and 54% in Reading.

19

Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

260

Total Students

$76537

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 33.85%

Asian 2.31%

Hispanic 12.69%

Black 41.15%

Two+ Races 10%

Native Am. 0%

White

33.85%

Asian

2.31%

Hispanic

12.69%

Black

41.15%

Two+ Races

10%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 260

44.62%

116 Female

55.38%

144 Male

Student Population

260 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

260 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Pittsburgh Schiller Contact Information

Address

1018 Peralta St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212

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Phone

(412) 529-4190

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Website

http://www.pghschools.org/

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.....

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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Everyone in Pittsburgh Schiller is excited! Thanks to a $391,000 grant from the Fund for Excellence and a $480,000 grant from The Grable Foundation, the school was able to start a new STEAM education program. This project aims to create a K–12 pathway in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics for students. The first programs will be at Pittsburgh Lincoln PreK–5, Woolslair PreK–5, and Schiller 6–8. The program's main goal is to give students real-world experiences and hands-on learning.

FAQ

Q1. How does Pittsburgh Schiller help people think critically?

Ans. Lessons that involve problem-solving, debates, and group projects push students to think critically.

Q2. What kinds of programs help kids be creative?

Ans. Students can learn how to be creative and express themselves through music, art, theater, and writing.

Q3. What does the school do to help kids learn how to handle their feelings and interact with others?

Ans. Students learn how to be emotionally smart by going to workshops, counseling sessions, and activities that make them think.

Q4. Are there ways to learn about STEM fields?

Ans. Students learn about science and technology in a hands-on way through coding clubs, robotics, and science experiments.

Q5. What does Pittsburgh Schiller do to help the community?

Ans. Students can really help their neighborhood by working with local businesses and doing community service projects.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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