Pleasant Hills MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15236 · West Jefferson Hills SD
#105 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#2147 of 15,369 nationally
About Pleasant Hills MS
Pleasant Hills MS is a public middle located in Pittsburgh, in the West Jefferson Hills SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 813 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 105th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 813.
There are 143 schools in Pittsburgh; Pleasant Hills MS ranks 43rd of 137 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)85%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.9
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 Pleasant Hills MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Pleasant Hills MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McClellan El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–2
367 students · 704 m away
Baldwin SHS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,657 students · 3.1 km away
McAnnulty El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
354 students · 3.3 km away
Gill Hall El Sch
Jefferson Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–2
424 students · 3.3 km away
Whitehall El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
669 students · 3.7 km away
Clara Barton El Sch
West Mifflin · Public elementary · Grades K–3
229 students · 3.7 km away
South Park Elem Center
South Park · Public elementary · Grades K–4
731 students · 3.9 km away
J.E. Harrison MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–7
716 students · 3.9 km away
Thomas Jefferson HS
Jefferson Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,041 students · 4.2 km away
South Park SHS
South Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
553 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Radnor MS
Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students
Stetson MS
West Chester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students
Norwin MS
North Huntingdon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
819 students
Palmyra Area MS
Palmyra · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students
West Scranton Intrmd Sch
Scranton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
820 students
Susquehanna Twp MS
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pleasant Hills MS a good school?
Pleasant Hills MS has a Success Index (US) of 76.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #105 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 Pleasant Hills MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Pleasant Hills MS ranks #105 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #2147 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pleasant Hills MS?
Pleasant Hills MS had 813 students in 2025.
Is Pleasant Hills MS a elementary school or a high school?
Pleasant Hills MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pleasant Hills MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pleasant Hills MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.