Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8

595 Crane Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15216

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Tel: (412) 529-8130

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Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 serves 462 students in grades 6-8.

Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

462 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (PA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2394 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

38%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

28%

55%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

13%

Black

39%

15%

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White

28%

63%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

11%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.74

0.56

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Eligible for Free Lunch

99%

49%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Pittsburgh School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8's ranking?

Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 often compared to?

Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8is often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8, Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).

How many students attend Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?

462 students attend Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

39% of Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 students are Black, 28% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?

Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.

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?

Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is part of Pittsburgh School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education