South Fayette MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025McDonald, Pennsylvania 15057 · South Fayette Township SD
#23 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#467 of 15,369 nationally
About South Fayette MS
South Fayette MS is a public middle located in McDonald, in the South Fayette Township SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 859 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 88.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 23rd of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (100th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (48th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 859.
There are 4 schools in McDonald; South Fayette MS ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)92%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)14.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
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 South Fayette MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 92%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Fayette MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South Fayette El Sch
McDonald · Public elementary · Grades K–2
717 students · 196 m away
South Fayette HS
McDonald · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,143 students · 435 m away
South Fayette Intermediate Sch
McDonald · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
803 students · 500 m away
McKee El Sch
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
521 students · 4.6 km away
Chartiers Valley Primary Sch
Bridgeville · Public elementary · Grades K–2
892 students · 5.5 km away
Chartiers Valley HS
Bridgeville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,029 students · 5.8 km away
Chartiers Valley MS
Bridgeville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students · 6.0 km away
Donaldson Elem Sch
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students · 6.8 km away
Baker El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–4
471 students · 7.9 km away
Cecil Intrmd Sch
Mc Donald · Public middle · Grades 5–6
412 students · 7.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Fayette MS a good school?
South Fayette MS has a Success Index (US) of 88.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #23 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 South Fayette MS rank in Pennsylvania?
South Fayette MS ranks #23 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #467 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Fayette MS?
South Fayette MS had 859 students in 2025.
Is South Fayette MS a elementary school or a high school?
South Fayette MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Fayette MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Fayette MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.