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Plum MS
Middle School · Plum Borough Sd · Pittsburgh, PA
A Plum Borough Sd middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
440 Presque Isle Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15239
- Math 35% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plum MS score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Plum 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat 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
$101,782
Median home value
$214,700
Median rent
$1,182/mo
College educated
43.4%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15239; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 5–8 | 3.0 mi | 1,013 | Compare → |
| New StoryPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 1–12 | 3.8 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Franklin Regional MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 753 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Plum Borough Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,443NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plum MS is listed in Plum Borough SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plum MS
Plum MS is a public middle school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Plum Borough Sd, serving approximately 547 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,658 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plum MS
What grades does Plum MS serve?
Plum MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Plum MS?
Plum MS has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plum MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Plum MS is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plum MS rank in PA?
Plum MS ranks #2,658 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Plum MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Plum MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Plum MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plum MS has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Plum MS a charter school?
No, Plum MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plum MS a Title I school?
No, Plum MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plum MS?
32.0% of students at Plum 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (724) 733-2400
- Area population (ZIP 15239)
- 21,414
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 15239; 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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