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Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 vs. Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

Should you attend Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 or Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
595 Crane Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
779 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 324 students in grades 6-8, Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 ranks in the bottom 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 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 255 students in grades 6-8, Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 ranks in the bottom 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 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
324 students
255 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2421 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2319 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
10%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 by grade.
Grade 6 Students
93
80
Grade 7 Students
111
86
Grade 8 Students
120
89

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
35%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
23%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.77
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(15-16 School Year Data)
2%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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