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Pleasant Hills Middle School

404 Old Clairton Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 798 students in grades 6-8, Pleasant Hills Middle School ranks in the top 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 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 798 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Pleasant Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Pleasant Hills Middle School's student population of 798 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
798 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Pleasant Hills Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Hills Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#892 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pleasant Hills Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pleasant Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pleasant Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pleasant Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pleasant Hills Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pleasant Hills Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pleasant Hills Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pleasant Hills Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pleasant Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pleasant Hills Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Pleasant Hills Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pleasant Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pleasant Hills Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Hills Middle School's ranking?
Pleasant Hills Middle School is ranked #892 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Hills Middle School?
798 students attend Pleasant Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pleasant Hills Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Hills Middle School?
Pleasant Hills Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hills Middle School offer ?
Pleasant Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Hills Middle School part of?
Pleasant Hills Middle School is part of West Jefferson Hills School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 798 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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