Serving 324 students in grades 6-8, Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 324 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?
324 students attend Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 students are Black, 23% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 offer ?
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 324 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
