North Hills Middle School

Summary:

North Hills Middle School is a highly-ranked public middle school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 1,070 students in grades 6-8 and part of the North Hills School District, which is ranked 92 out of 610 districts in the state.

North Hills Middle School consistently performs at the top of Pennsylvania middle schools, ranking 58th out of 891 schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on PSSA exams are significantly higher than the state averages, with 74.2% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 55.4% in Math, compared to the state averages of 53% and 40.4% respectively. North Hills Middle School also stands out for its exceptional performance in science, with 78.5% of 8th graders proficient or better on the PSSA Science exam, well above the state average of 54.5%. The school's success extends across different student subgroups, with high rankings for male, white, low-income, and disabled students.

Compared to nearby schools, North Hills Middle School's academic performance is significantly stronger than Ingomar Middle School and David E. Williams Middle School, both highly ranked in the state. In contrast, schools in the Pittsburgh School District, such as Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 and Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8, have significantly lower proficiency rates. The stark contrast highlights the educational disparities in the region, with the Sto-Rox Upper Elementary School also performing well below the state averages.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 55 Rochester Rd
       Pittsburgh, PA  15229-1188


(412) 318-1452

District: North Hills School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,290 Help


Students who attend North Hills Middle School usually attend:

High:    North Hills High School

Feeder schools for North Hills Middle School:

Elementary:    Highcliff Elementary School
    McIntyre Elementary School
    Ross Elementary School
    West View Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  1,070

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.5%
Two or more races:
5.8%
African American:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Hills Middle School ranks better than 93.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.48. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.5%), two or more races (5.8%), African American (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Hills Middle School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Hills Middle School is $16,290.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Hills Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Hills Middle School 58th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See North Hills Middle School in the ranking list.)

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North Hills School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Hills School District 92nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Hills Middle School

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Rank History for all students at North Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.55 135th 643 79.0%
2004 79.09 127th 663 80.8%
2005 72.31 207th 687 69.9%
2006 83.90 63rd 736 91.4%
2007 81.35 87th 749 88.4%
2008 68.55 246th 753 67.3%
2009 74.65 173rd 770 77.5%
2010 74.30 180th 805 77.6%
2011 74.33 197th 825 76.1%
2012 73.22 232nd 834 72.2%
2013 72.90 207th 758 72.7%
2014 80.80 95th 728 87.0%
2015 93.42 27th 835 96.8%
2016 92.85 29th 870 96.7%
2017 91.09 39th 877 95.6%
2018 85.06 97th 861 88.7%
2019 89.71 58th 891 93.5%
2021 84.57 82nd 797 89.7%
2022 86.72 85th 883 90.4%
2023 88.02 76th 893 91.5%
2024 90.48 58th 891 93.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.22 59th 187 68.4%
2024 80.63 34th 199 82.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.77 98th 874 88.8%
2024 91.03 37th 877 95.8%
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Rank History for Female students at North Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.40 76th 860 91.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.24 43rd 660 93.5%
2024 86.34 43rd 672 93.6%
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Rank History for Male students at North Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 91.72 46th 870 94.7%
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Rank History for White students at North Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.39 70th 681 89.7%
2024 85.49 65th 673 90.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for North Hills Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 993 19 12 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1025
1989 968 18 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 999
1990 895 10 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 920
1991 909 11 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 933
1992 943 17 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 979
1993 972 18 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1004
1994 1060 24 9 0 2 n/a n/a 0 1095
1995 1184 14 18 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1222
1996 1184 14 18 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1222
1997 1175 17 14 0 10 n/a n/a 0 1216
1998 1231 16 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1267
1999 1259 21 13 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1300
2000 1286 19 15 7 3 n/a n/a 0 1330
2001 1247 17 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1278
2002 1240 21 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1284
2003 1240 21 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1284
2004 1226 28 17 2 2 n/a n/a 0 1275
2005 1193 28 13 16 2 n/a n/a 0 1252
2006 1122 25 9 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1164
2007 1078 33 14 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1132
2008 1010 40 9 12 5 n/a n/a 0 1076
2009 987 33 14 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1051
2010 952 36 24 11 4 n/a n/a 3 1030
2011 955 37 27 9 1 0 2 0 1031
2012 994 40 28 9 2 0 1 0 1074
2013 661 22 21 8 1 0 2 0 715
2014 595 26 21 6 0 0 3 0 651
2015 536 18 21 3 0 0 3 0 581
2016 510 18 28 1 0 0 6 0 563
2017 558 22 28 9 0 0 8 0 625
2018 559 33 17 12 0 0 20 0 641
2019 551 36 20 10 0 0 25 0 642
2020 600 31 22 21 0 0 35 0 709
2021 921 37 43 29 1 0 70 0 1101
2022 893 41 45 24 1 0 69 0 1073
2023 904 37 34 31 2 0 62 0 1070

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Hills Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1025 74.4 13.7 n/a
1989 999 66.7 14.9 n/a
1990 920 70.1 13.1 0
1991 933 65.0 14.3 n/a
1992 979 67.5 14.5 n/a
1993 1004 65.5 15.3 n/a
1994 1095 65.5 16.7 n/a
1995 1222 70.0 17.5 n/a
1996 1222 70.0 17.5 n/a
1997 1216 71.4 17.0 n/a
1998 1267 73.7 17.2 n/a
1999 1300 77.5 16.8 n/a
2000 1330 80.5 16.5 12.9
2001 1278 84.8 15.1 12.8
2002 1284 82.8 15.5 11.8
2003 1284 82.8 15.5 11.8
2004 1275 85.4 14.9 11.6
2005 1252 85.3 14.7 12.1
2006 1164 85.5 13.6 13.7
2007 1132 81.6 13.9 15.4
2008 1076 77.7 13.8 16.1
2009 1051 77.8 13.5 18.2
2010 1030 77.4 13.3 23.3
2011 1031 78.0 13.2 22.6
2012 1074 72.0 14.9 23
2013 715 55.9 12.7 29.5
2014 651 53.5 12.1 27.3
2015 581 53.0 10.9 28.9
2016 563 52.0 10.8 30.2
2017 625 52.0 12.0 25.8
2018 641 50.6 12.6 25.1
2019 642 51.8 12.3 25.7
2020 709 53.3 13.2 27.2
2021 1101 74.3 14.8 28.7
2022 1073 75.3 14.2 21.1
2023 1070 75.8 14.1 28.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Hills Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1025 74.4 13.7 n/a
1989 999 66.7 14.9 n/a
1990 920 70.1 13.1 0
1991 933 65.0 14.3 n/a
1992 979 67.5 14.5 n/a
1993 1004 65.5 15.3 n/a
1994 1095 65.5 16.7 n/a
1995 1222 70.0 17.5 n/a
1996 1222 70.0 17.5 n/a
1997 1216 71.4 17.0 n/a
1998 1267 73.7 17.2 n/a
1999 1300 77.5 16.8 n/a
2000 1330 80.5 16.5 12.9
2001 1278 84.8 15.1 12.8
2002 1284 82.8 15.5 11.8
2003 1284 82.8 15.5 11.8
2004 1275 85.4 14.9 11.6
2005 1252 85.3 14.7 12.1
2006 1164 85.5 13.6 13.7
2007 1132 81.6 13.9 15.4
2008 1076 77.7 13.8 16.1
2009 1051 77.8 13.5 18.2
2010 1030 77.4 13.3 23.3
2011 1031 78.0 13.2 22.6
2012 1074 72.0 14.9 23
2013 715 55.9 12.7 29.5
2014 651 53.5 12.1 27.3
2015 581 53.0 10.9 28.9
2016 563 52.0 10.8 30.2
2017 625 52.0 12.0 25.8
2018 641 50.6 12.6 25.1
2019 642 51.8 12.3 25.7
2020 709 53.3 13.2 27.2
2021 1101 74.3 14.8 28.7
2022 1073 75.3 14.2 21.1
2023 1070 75.8 14.1 28.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Hills Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $62 (0.3%) $17,777 (99.7%) $17,838
2020 $00 (0.0%) $18,073 (100.0%) $18,073
2021 $11 (0.1%) $17,605 (99.9%) $17,616
2022 $166 (1.0%) $16,124 (99.0%) $16,290

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Hills Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 58th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 76th of 893 Middle schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (North Hills Middle School)55.448
 7.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Hills Middle School)82.272.6
 9.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (North Hills Middle School)51.736.8
 14.9%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (North Hills Middle School)8075.5
 4.5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Hills Middle School)79.472.1
 7.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (North Hills Middle School)53.751.8
 1.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (North Hills Middle School)8075.5
 4.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Hills Middle School)80.875
 5.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6421070
 66.7%
African American3637
 2.8%
American Indian02
Asian2034
 70%
Hispanic1031
 210%
Pacific Islander00
White551904
 64.1%
Two or More Races2562
 148%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.7%28.1%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Hills Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,070 students attended North Hills Middle School.

Students who attend North Hills Middle School usually go on to attend North Hills High School

Yes. North Hills Middle School ranks in the top 6.5% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

Students at North Hills Middle School are 84% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic.


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