Jefferson MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15243 · Mt Lebanon SD
#5 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#119 of 15,369 nationally
About Jefferson MS
Jefferson MS is a public middle located in Pittsburgh, in the Mt Lebanon SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 621 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 93.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 5th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (100th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (83th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 621.
There are 143 schools in Pittsburgh; Jefferson MS ranks 3rd of 137 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)93%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)17.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jefferson MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 93%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jefferson El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students · 101 m away
Hoover El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students · 1.2 km away
Mt Lebanon SHS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,772 students · 1.2 km away
Lincoln El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students · 1.3 km away
Washington El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students · 1.4 km away
Mellon MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
661 students · 1.4 km away
Markham El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students · 1.8 km away
Dormont El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students · 2.0 km away
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
801 students · 2.2 km away
Howe El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Moon Area Upper MS
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621 students
Intermediate Sch
Shillington · Public middle · Grades 5–6
623 students
Springfield Twp MS
Oreland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
619 students
East Pennsboro Area MS
Enola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
618 students
Exeter Twp JHS
Reading · Public middle · Grades 7–8
618 students
Boyce MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 5–6
624 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson MS a good school?
Jefferson MS has a Success Index (US) of 93.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #5 of 521 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jefferson MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Jefferson MS ranks #5 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #119 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson MS?
Jefferson MS had 621 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson MS a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.