Excellent
#258 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 9% in state
Jefferson MS
Middle School · Mt Lebanon Sd · Pittsburgh, PA
A Mt Lebanon Sd middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21 Moffett St, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
- Math 66% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson MS score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jefferson MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,730/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,426
Median home value
$270,700
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
62.4%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15243; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellon MSEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Keystone Oaks MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Fort Couch MSEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 7–8 | 2.0 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| Chartiers Valley MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 787 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mt Lebanon Sd
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $18,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson MS is listed in Mt Lebanon SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson MS
Jefferson MS is a public middle school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Mt Lebanon Sd, serving approximately 601 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #258 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson MS
What grades does Jefferson MS serve?
Jefferson MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jefferson MS?
Jefferson MS has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson MS is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson MS rank in PA?
Jefferson MS ranks #258 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Jefferson MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jefferson MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson MS has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jefferson MS a charter school?
No, Jefferson MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson MS a Title I school?
No, Jefferson MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson MS?
18.1% of students at Jefferson MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 601
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (412) 344-2120
- Area population (ZIP 15243)
- 13,682
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 52.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15243; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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