South Hills Middle School

South Hills Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
595 Crane Ave,  Pittsburgh, PA
Beechview Neighborhood
Pittsburgh Public Schools
3.3
2.3
378 Students
C
Niche Grade
In 1996, 20 years after Brashear High School opened in Beechview, its southern wing was reconfigured to become Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8. The Pittsburgh Public Schools facility educates more than 400 children from several surrounding neighborhoods, gaining a big chunk of that enrollment when Prospect Elementary School in Mt. Washington closed in 2006. South Hills Middle School, as it’s also known, boasts an impressive 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio. The school motto, “We treat everyone with dignity and respect,” is aided by a positive behavior incentive system called Husky Paws. Students who exhibit polite, accountable and safe behaviors are rewarded with school store merchandise and special activities. South Hills 6-8 was chosen to be the English as a second language (ESL) hub for the city’s southern region. Eligible students receive one to three ESL classes, depending on their level of English proficiency, and are given the support needed to thrive. Sports offered include cross country, volleyball, soccer, flag football, basketball, wrestling and a Special Olympics bocce team, as well as a dance team and cheerleading squad. Students also prepare year-round for the annual Nationality Night celebration, where the community comes together to enjoy song and dance performances. At South Hills 6-8, educators work together to grow students academically, socially and emotionally.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
31%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.9%

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
3
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
2.8%
State Average
15.6%
Science
3.4%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
55.6%
Female
44.4%
Black
38.1%
White
24.1%
Hispanic
15.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.3%
Two or more races
10.8%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 3 Reviews
5.0 Alum
3/13/2018
My experience at South Hills Middle was better than any other school I've been to, the teachers were kind and friendly, the kids were fun and welcoming for the most part, the classes were challenging but helped in the long run to prepare me for high school which is now preparing me for college. I took the more difficult classes, except for math, and learned a lot in all of my classes.
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2.3 3 Reviews
2.0 parent
5/7/2016
Some teachers are great. But there are a few teachers that I cannot understand as to why they have choose to teach. Some are rude when you ask for help and do not support the children in a positive way. There are fights and some teachers or staff just stand there and watch. I know because I have see...
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4.0 parent
9/13/2013
This a great school! Teachers are wonderful! We just got a new principal and vice principal that are a great addition to the school. My son loves it.
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1.0 parent
10/15/2012
Great teachers, however, sadly, the principal is rude, unhelpful, and unprofessional. She is probably the rudest, coldest person I have ever dealt with ever. She assumes that because your child is enrolled her inner-city school, you must be a deadbeat piece of trash parent who cares nothing for your...
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South Hills Middle School

South Hills Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Pittsburgh, PA and is served by the Pittsburgh Public Schools in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 378 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. South Hills Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $187,796. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pittsburgh Pioneer, Pittsburgh Conroy, Pittsburgh Brashear High School, and more. Learn more about what Pittsburgh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Hills Middle School.

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