SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

D+

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

25%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

31%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 Doesn't Meet Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

25%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

N/A%
37%

ELA Proficiency

N/A%
51%

Science Proficiency

25%
60%

PA Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

N/A%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

0%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

0%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
4%

AP Computer Science

0%
1%

AP Math

0%
3%

PA Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

27.58 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.79 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.93 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$68,600

PA Average: $86,839

Unemployment Rate

5.0%

PA Average: 5.4%

Median Home value

$126,005

PA Average: $270,478

Median Rent

$1,116 /mo

PA Average: $1,271

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

91.6%

PA Average: 91.6%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

12:1

PA Average: 13:1

Number of Teachers

26

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$90,001

Average for all teachers in Pittsburgh Sd

Student to Counselor Ratio

272:1

PA Average: 352:1

Number of Support Staff

3

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

1

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

PA Average: 98%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

92%

PA Average: 89%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

102

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

5

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

183

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

1

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

1

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

1

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$14843 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$6.89

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

49%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

3%

Black

31%

Latino

3%

Multiracial

15%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

66%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

1%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

16%

Gifted & Talented

0%

Middle Schools Nearest to Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

Explore nearby middle schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Distance: 1.2 mi
Keystone Oaks Ms

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Distance: 1.5 mi
Mellon Ms

  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
  • Distance: 2.5 mi
Brentwood Ms

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Distance: 2.7 mi
Urban Pathways 6-12 Cs

  • Actual Test Scores: 8%
  • Projected Test Scores: 13%
  • Distance: 2.9 mi
Jefferson Ms

  • Actual Test Scores: 75%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Distance: 3.0 mi
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8

  • Actual Test Scores: 5%
  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Distance: 3.5 mi
Pittsburgh Classical 6-8

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Distance: 3.8 mi
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Distance: 3.8 mi
Fort Couch Ms

  • Actual Test Scores: 83%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Distance: 4.5 mi