Independence MS vs Pleasant Hills MS
Independence MS has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 6.9/10. In math proficiency, Independence MS leads at 63.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Independence MS
Bethel Park, PA
7.6/10
Middle School7th – 8th
558 students
Pleasant Hills MS
Pittsburgh, PA
6.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
822 students
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| Metric | Independence MS | Pleasant Hills MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| Growth Score | 6.7 | 7.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.6% | 28% |
| Environment Score | 9.8 | 3.7 |
| State Rank | #578 of 2,848 | #1,058 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 80th | 63th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Independence MS | Pleasant Hills MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 63.0% | 55.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 85.0% | 85.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Independence MS | Pleasant Hills MS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 558 | 822 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.7:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.6% | 28.0% |
| District | Bethel Park SD | West Jefferson Hills SD |
| City | Bethel Park | Pittsburgh |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bethel Park (15102) | Pittsburgh (15236) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $106,851 | $87,016 |
| Median Home Value | $260,700 | $224,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,220 | $1,087 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 52.6% | 38.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% | 7.7% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 27 min |