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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
798 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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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