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Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
Middle School · Pittsburgh Sd · Pittsburgh, PA
A Pittsburgh Sd middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
595 Crane Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
- Math 12% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 13Somewhat 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
$81,542
Median home value
$193,700
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
47.2%
Homeownership
62.7%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15216; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh PioneerEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8Enrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh ConroyEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Keystone Oaks MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 378 | 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.
Pittsburgh Sd
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #54 of 56
- District spending per student
- $24,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is listed in Pittsburgh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is a public middle school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Pittsburgh Sd, serving approximately 324 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,724 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
What grades does Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 serve?
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 rank in PA?
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 ranks #2,724 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 a charter school?
No, Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 a Title I school?
No, Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?
100.0% of students at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 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
- 324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.5%
- Phone
- (412) 529-8130
- Area population (ZIP 15216)
- 21,503
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
Official sources & links
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 15216; 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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