Serving 780 students in grades 6-8, Pleasant Hills MiddleSchool 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 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Hills MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasant Hills MiddleSchool's student population of 780 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Hills MiddleSchool ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Hills MiddleSchool is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#979 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Hills MiddleSchool's ranking?
Pleasant Hills MiddleSchool is ranked #979 out of 2,549 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Hills MiddleSchool?
780 students attend Pleasant Hills MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Pleasant Hills MiddleSchool students are White, 5% 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 MiddleSchool?
Pleasant Hills MiddleSchool has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hills MiddleSchool offer ?
Pleasant Hills MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Hills MiddleSchool part of?
Pleasant Hills MiddleSchool is part of West Jefferson Hills SD School District.
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