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#1684 of 2,846 schools in PA
South Park MS
Middle School · South Park Sd · South Park, PA
A South Park Sd middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2500 Stewart Rd, South Park, PA 15129
- Math 49% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Park MS score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Park MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat 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
$90,833
Median home value
$236,900
Median rent
$1,341/mo
College educated
41.8%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Armstrong 5-6 MSEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 5–6 | 0.9 mi | 603 | Compare → |
| Independence MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–8 | 3.3 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Hills MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 822 | 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.
South Park Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Park MS is listed in South Park SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Park MS
South Park MS is a public middle school in South Park, PA, part of South Park Sd, serving approximately 548 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,684 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Park MS
What grades does South Park MS serve?
South Park MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend South Park MS?
South Park MS has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park MS?
The student-teacher ratio at South Park MS is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Park MS rank in PA?
South Park MS ranks #1,684 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is South Park MS's MySchoolScout rating?
South Park MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Park MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Park MS has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Park MS a charter school?
No, South Park MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Park MS a Title I school?
No, South Park MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Park MS?
34.1% of students at South Park 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (412) 655-3111
- Area population (ZIP 15129)
- 10,553
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 15129; 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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