Serving 93 students in grades 6-8, Life Male Steam Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School's student population of 93 students has grown by 102% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Life Male Steam Academy Charter School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2476 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
85%
14%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life Male Steam Academy Charter School's ranking?
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School is ranked #2476 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Life Male Steam Academy Charter School?
93 students attend Life Male Steam Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Life Male Steam Academy Charter School students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life Male Steam Academy Charter School?
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Life Male Steam Academy Charter School offer ?
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Life Male Steam Academy Charter School part of?
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School is part of Life Male Steam Academy Charter School District.
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