South Fayette Middle School

3700 Old Oakdale Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (412) 221-4542

www.southfayette.org

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South Fayette Middle School serves 840 students in grades 6-8.

South Fayette Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 840 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Fayette Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

South Fayette Middle School's student population of 840 students has grown by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

840 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

54 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

South Fayette Middle School is ranked within the top 10% 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 South Fayette Middle School is 0.43, which is less 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

This School

State Level (PA)

Overall Testing Rank

#192 out of 2549 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of South Fayette Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

57%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Fayette 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

85%

55%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Fayette 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of South Fayette Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

20%

Hispanic

13%

Black

15%

White

73%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in South Fayette Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.43

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of South Fayette Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

10%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Fayette Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

South Fayette Township School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Fayette Middle School's ranking?

South Fayette Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

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

57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).

How many students attend South Fayette Middle School?

840 students attend South Fayette Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of South Fayette Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of South Fayette Middle School?

South Fayette Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.

What grades does South Fayette Middle School offer ?

South Fayette Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is South Fayette Middle School part of?

South Fayette Middle School is part of South Fayette Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 840 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education