Pleasant Hills MS vs Independence 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.
Pleasant Hills MS
Pittsburgh, PA
6.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
822 students
Independence MS
Bethel Park, PA
7.6/10
Middle School7th – 8th
558 students
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| Metric | Pleasant Hills MS | Independence MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.9 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.2 | 7.0 |
| Growth Score | 7.8 | 6.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28% | 20.6% |
| Environment Score | 3.7 | 9.8 |
| State Rank | #1,058 of 2,848 | #578 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 63th | 80th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Pleasant Hills MS | Independence MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 55.0% | 63.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 85.0% | 85.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Pleasant Hills MS | Independence MS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 7th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 822 | 558 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.0% | 20.6% |
| District | West Jefferson Hills SD | Bethel Park SD |
| City | Pittsburgh | Bethel Park |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Pittsburgh (15236) | Bethel Park (15102) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,016 | $106,851 |
| Median Home Value | $224,200 | $260,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,087 | $1,220 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 38.0% | 52.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | 4.3% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 28 min |