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South Fayette Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

15^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 873 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Better than 98% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Summary

South Fayette Middle School is a highly-rated public middle school located in Mc Donald, Pennsylvania, serving 844 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the South Fayette Township School District, which is ranked 7th out of 606 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

South Fayette Middle School consistently ranks among the top-performing middle schools in Pennsylvania, placing 15th out of 873 schools in the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 69.4% of students proficient or better in PSSA/Math, compared to the state average of 41.7%, and 83.4% proficient or better in PSSA/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 48.5%. This strong performance extends across all grade levels and student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, White, multi-racial, low socioeconomic status, and disabled students.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as North Strabane Intrmd School, Mellon Middle School, and Chartiers Valley Middle School, South Fayette Middle School consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. This sustained excellence over the years is a testament to the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education for all its students.

859

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,045

Per pupil spending ?

14.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3700 Old Oakdale Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057-2580

(412) 221-4542

District: South Fayette Township School District

Students who attend South Fayette Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Fayette High School

Feeder schools for South Fayette Middle School:

Elementary:	South Fayette Elementary School
	South Fayette Intermediate School

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.1%

Asian:

25.8%

Two or more races:

5.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 100th percentile in 2015 → 98th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (76% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg79%

Pennsylvania avg45%

15^th of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 2%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 606South Fayette Township School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	97.4	15 of 873	98.3%	★★★★★
2024	95.9	24 of 891	97.3%	★★★★★
2023	96.8	16 of 893	98.2%	★★★★★
2022	96.1	16 of 883	98.2%	★★★★★
2021	97.2	13 of 797	98.4%	★★★★★
2019	96.8	4 of 891	99.6%	★★★★★
2018	96.7	4 of 861	99.5%	★★★★★
2017	96.5	5 of 877	99.4%	★★★★★
2016	96.9	2 of 870	99.8%	★★★★★
2015	97.1	2 of 835	99.8%	★★★★★
2014	91.3	3 of 728	99.6%	★★★★★
2013	90.2	6 of 758	99.2%	★★★★★
2012	89.6	10 of 834	98.8%	★★★★★
2011	90.5	8 of 825	99.0%	★★★★★
2010	87.7	22 of 805	97.3%	★★★★★
2009	86.8	40 of 770	94.8%	★★★★★
2008	90.1	19 of 753	97.5%	★★★★★
2007	92.0	9 of 749	98.8%	★★★★★
2006	90.8	19 of 736	97.4%	★★★★★
2005	94.1	13 of 687	98.1%	★★★★★
2004	88.9	42 of 663	93.7%	★★★★★
2003	91.3	30 of 643	95.3%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	82.3	15 of 138	89.1%	★★★★☆
2024	78.6	29 of 145	80.0%	★★★★☆
2023	80.5	20 of 144	86.1%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	91.8	25 of 643	96.1%	★★★★★
2024	92.6	26 of 672	96.1%	★★★★★
2023	92.4	23 of 660	96.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	95.2	23 of 835	97.2%	★★★★★
2024	94.4	25 of 860	97.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	94.8	23 of 843	97.3%	★★★★★
2024	94.2	19 of 877	97.8%	★★★★★
2023	97.1	10 of 874	98.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	98.0	11 of 839	98.7%	★★★★★
2024	95.9	21 of 870	97.6%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	92.0	14 of 174	92.0%	★★★★★
2024	95.7	6 of 199	97.0%	★★★★★
2023	94.2	8 of 187	95.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	93.2	27 of 649	95.8%	★★★★★
2024	89.8	42 of 673	93.8%	★★★★★
2023	93.1	28 of 681	95.9%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)97th percentile~ school

Female (2025)97th percentile~ school

Disabled (2025)96th percentile~ school

White (2025)96th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)92nd percentile-6 vs school

Asian (2025)89th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts83%+35 vs state

Math69%+28 vs state

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Schools Near South Fayette Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)					PSSA English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Fayette Middle School	Public	6-8	3700 Old Oakdale Rd	Mc Donald	15057	Allegheny County	South Fayette Township School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 221-4542	859	57	15.0	14.1%	551 (64.1%)	23 (2.7%)	16 (1.9%)	222 (25.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	44 (5.1%)	97.4	15^th of 873 public middle schools	98.3%		95.9	24^th of 891 public middle schools	97.3%	9		78.8	69.7	58.2	69.4		81.7	83.3	85.8	83.4	$17,045	$237	$16,808
Chartiers Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	50 Thoms Run Rd	Bridgeville	15017	Allegheny County	Chartiers Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 429-2223	751	59	12.6	43.5%	581 (77.4%)	26 (3.5%)	33 (4.4%)	68 (9.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.5%)	70.2	224^th of 873 public middle schools	74.3%		64.3	319^th of 891 public middle schools	64.2%	95		41.9	35.5	37.5	38.3		59.9	53.1	59.6	57.5	$24,862	$365	$24,496
Cecil Intrmd School	Public	5-6	3676 Millers Run Rd	Mc Donald	15057	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 745-2623	412	27	15.0	29.4%	348 (84.5%)	11 (2.7%)	9 (2.2%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.8%)								(n/a)	75.4	52.1			62.8	62.6	72.8			68.1	$15,293	$132	$15,162
Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	21 Moffett St	Pittsburgh	15243	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 344-2120	621	54	11.4	17.6%	510 (82.1%)	15 (2.4%)	25 (4.0%)	46 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.0%)	97.3	18^th of 873 public middle schools	97.9%		96.2	19^th of 891 public middle schools	97.9%	1		70.4	67.5	61.2	66.5		85.5	83.2	85.5	84.8	$18,325	$53	$18,272
Boyce Middle School	Public	5-6	1500 Boyce Rd	Pittsburgh	15241	Allegheny County	Upper St. Clair School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 833-1600	624	49	12.7	12.3%	474 (76.0%)	4 (0.6%)	24 (3.8%)	98 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.8%)								(n/a)	86.7	79.1			82.9	88.9	88.6			88.8	$25,084	$242	$24,842
Fort Couch Middle School	Public	7-8	515 Fort Couch Rd	Pittsburgh	15241	Allegheny County	Upper St. Clair School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 833-1600	647	49	13.3	11.3%	499 (77.1%)	13 (2.0%)	23 (3.6%)	83 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.5%)	98.5	6^th of 873 public middle schools	99.3%		97.8	9^th of 891 public middle schools	99.0%	3			69.0	70.5	69.7			82.9	89.6	86.3	$26,541	$399	$26,142
West Allegheny Middle School	Public	6-8	207 W Allegheny Rd	Imperial	15126	Allegheny County	West Allegheny School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 695-8979	796	50	16.0	27.8%	675 (84.8%)	25 (3.1%)	22 (2.8%)	27 (3.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.5%)	95.3	34^th of 873 public middle schools	96.1%		95.6	26^th of 891 public middle schools	97.1%	8		67.3	72.1	59.6	66.5		75.3	79.3	75.3	76.7	$18,262	$266	$17,996
Mellon Middle School	Public	6-8	11 Castle Shannon Boulevard	Pittsburgh	15228	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 344-2122	661	53	12.4	13.8%	540 (81.7%)	16 (2.4%)	25 (3.8%)	41 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.9%)	96.8	20^th of 873 public middle schools	97.7%		96.4	18^th of 891 public middle schools	98.0%	2		74.9	67.5	62.7	68.6		77.0	84.6	81.8	81.0	$18,297	$53	$18,244
Independence Middle School	Public	7-8	2807 Bethel Church Rd	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 854-8677	602	54	11.0	19.1%	514 (85.4%)	18 (3.0%)	8 (1.3%)	36 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.2%)	89.2	80^th of 873 public middle schools	90.8%		90.3	60^th of 891 public middle schools	93.3%	20			59.1	50.1	54.7			64.8	66.5	65.7	$36	$00	$35
Keystone Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	1002 Kelton Ave	Pittsburgh	15216	Allegheny County	Keystone Oaks School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 571-6146	442	37	11.8	41.0%	323 (73.1%)	41 (9.3%)	23 (5.2%)	37 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)	83.7	114^th of 873 public middle schools	86.9%		77.6	168^th of 891 public middle schools	81.1%	54		48.4	41.1	55.2	48.0		73.3	60.2	70.2	68.2	$28,182	$302	$27,879

Frequently Asked Questions about South Fayette Middle School

Is South Fayette Middle School a good school?

Yes! South Fayette Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 15^th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools.

How many students attend South Fayette Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 859 students attended South Fayette Middle School.

What high school do graduates of South Fayette Middle School attend?

Students who attend South Fayette Middle School usually go on to attend South Fayette High School

What district is South Fayette Middle School in?

South Fayette Township School District

What is the racial makeup of South Fayette Middle School?

Students at South Fayette Middle School are 64% White, 26% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic.

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