Very Good
#666 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 23% in state
South Fayette MS
Middle School · South Fayette Township Sd · Mcdonald, PA
A South Fayette Township Sd middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3700 Old Oakdale Rd, Mcdonald, PA 15057
- Math 68% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Fayette MS score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (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
14.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Fayette 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,871
Median home value
$331,100
Median rent
$1,032/mo
College educated
45.3%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 4–12 | 3.3 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Chartiers Valley MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 787 | Compare → |
| Bradley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | 3–12 | 4.6 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Cecil Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 5–6 | 4.9 mi | 423 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Fayette Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Fayette MS is listed in South Fayette Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Fayette MS
South Fayette MS is a public middle school in Mcdonald, PA, part of South Fayette Township Sd, serving approximately 844 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #666 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Fayette MS
What grades does South Fayette MS serve?
South Fayette MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South Fayette MS?
South Fayette MS has an enrollment of approximately 844 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fayette MS?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fayette MS is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Fayette MS rank in PA?
South Fayette MS ranks #666 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is South Fayette MS's MySchoolScout rating?
South Fayette MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 South Fayette MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Fayette MS has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Fayette MS a charter school?
No, South Fayette MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Fayette MS a Title I school?
No, South Fayette MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Fayette MS?
14.3% of students at South Fayette 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
- 844
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (412) 221-4542
- Area population (ZIP 15057)
- 17,162
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 15057; 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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