South Fayette Middle School

Public 6-8

 3700 Old Oakdale Rd
       Mc Donald, PA  15057-2580


(412) 221-4542

District: South Fayette Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,405 Help


Students who attend South Fayette Middle School usually attend:

High:    South Fayette Township High School

Feeder schools for South Fayette Middle School:

Elementary:    South Fayette Intermediate School
    South Fayette Township Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  802

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.6%
Asian:
23.9%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.6% Help


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Compare Details South Fayette Middle School ranks better than 98.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.82. (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 (68.6%), Asian (23.9%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Fayette Middle School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Compare South Fayette Middle School employs 54.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Fayette Middle School is $15,405.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Fayette Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Fayette Middle School 16th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See South Fayette Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Disabled students:
Asian students:
White students:


South Fayette Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Fayette Township School District 4th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Fayette Middle School

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Rank History for all students at South Fayette Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 91.32 30th 643 95.3%
2004 88.92 42nd 663 93.7%
2005 94.15 13th 687 98.1%
2006 90.81 19th 736 97.4%
2007 92.04 9th 749 98.8%
2008 90.08 19th 753 97.5%
2009 86.81 40th 770 94.8%
2010 87.68 22nd 805 97.3%
2011 90.55 8th 825 99.0%
2012 89.57 10th 834 98.8%
2013 90.16 6th 758 99.2%
2014 91.30 3rd 728 99.6%
2015 97.14 2nd 835 99.8%
2016 96.94 2nd 870 99.8%
2017 96.49 5th 877 99.4%
2018 96.73 4th 861 99.5%
2019 96.76 4th 891 99.6%
2021 97.16 13th 797 98.4%
2022 96.11 16th 883 98.2%
2023 96.82 16th 893 98.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Fayette Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.24 8th 187 95.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Fayette Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.06 10th 874 98.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at South Fayette Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.43 23rd 660 96.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at South Fayette Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.50 20th 144 86.1%
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Rank History for White students at South Fayette Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.10 28th 681 95.9%
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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 South Fayette Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 448 22 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1999 464 24 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2000 448 16 21 5 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2001 462 22 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2002 533 21 12 1 1 n/a n/a 0 568
2003 533 21 12 1 1 n/a n/a 0 568
2004 542 24 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2005 552 22 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2006 554 25 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2007 598 32 18 6 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2008 581 31 24 8 1 n/a n/a 0 645
2009 651 33 30 7 1 n/a n/a 5 727
2010 661 33 30 8 2 n/a n/a 2 736
2011 648 32 33 10 2 0 10 0 735
2012 684 25 46 6 5 2 16 0 784
2013 684 25 64 10 4 0 17 0 804
2014 522 24 55 7 2 0 10 0 620
2015 555 24 61 7 2 0 10 0 659
2016 585 22 99 10 2 0 12 0 730
2017 616 18 113 11 1 0 21 0 780
2018 606 19 134 12 3 0 27 0 801
2019 628 15 149 15 2 0 37 0 846
2020 641 11 164 20 3 0 40 0 879
2021 611 9 167 14 1 0 38 0 840
2022 579 9 187 8 1 0 38 0 822
2023 550 12 192 12 0 0 36 0 802

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 South Fayette Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 482 17.0 28.4 n/a
1999 501 23.0 21.8 n/a
2000 490 26.0 18.8 0
2001 497 27.0 18.4 0
2002 568 39.0 14.6 9.9
2003 568 39.0 14.6 9.9
2004 574 39.0 14.7 0
2005 586 40.1 14.6 9.6
2006 599 40.0 15.0 11
2007 654 44.0 14.9 12.1
2008 645 32.4 19.9 15.5
2009 727 32.7 22.2 14.1
2010 736 34.7 21.1 14.9
2011 735 34.4 21.3 11
2012 784 36.4 21.5 12
2013 804 52.4 15.3 10.7
2014 620 42.5 14.5 11.6
2015 659 45.0 14.6 11.4
2016 730 45.0 16.2 14
2017 780 49.1 15.8 12.1
2018 801 50.1 15.9 12.2
2019 846 52.1 16.2 11.6
2020 879 52.3 16.8 11.7
2021 840 54.3 15.4 10.8
2022 822 54.2 15.1 11.8
2023 802 54.2 14.7 12.6

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 South Fayette Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 482 17.0 28.4 n/a
1999 501 23.0 21.8 n/a
2000 490 26.0 18.8 0
2001 497 27.0 18.4 0
2002 568 39.0 14.6 9.9
2003 568 39.0 14.6 9.9
2004 574 39.0 14.7 0
2005 586 40.1 14.6 9.6
2006 599 40.0 15.0 11
2007 654 44.0 14.9 12.1
2008 645 32.4 19.9 15.5
2009 727 32.7 22.2 14.1
2010 736 34.7 21.1 14.9
2011 735 34.4 21.3 11
2012 784 36.4 21.5 12
2013 804 52.4 15.3 10.7
2014 620 42.5 14.5 11.6
2015 659 45.0 14.6 11.4
2016 730 45.0 16.2 14
2017 780 49.1 15.8 12.1
2018 801 50.1 15.9 12.2
2019 846 52.1 16.2 11.6
2020 879 52.3 16.8 11.7
2021 840 54.3 15.4 10.8
2022 822 54.2 15.1 11.8
2023 802 54.2 14.7 12.6

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 South Fayette Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $286 (3.2%) $8,689 (96.8%) $8,975
2020 $273 (2.0%) $13,588 (98.0%) $13,861
2021 $544 (3.7%) $14,225 (96.3%) $14,769
2022 $411 (2.7%) $14,994 (97.3%) $15,405

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Fayette Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 16th of 893 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (South Fayette Middle School)83.278.8
 4.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Fayette Middle School)94.690.9
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (South Fayette Middle School)72.365.4
 6.9%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Fayette Middle School)89.987.9
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (South Fayette Middle School)62.757.2
 5.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (South Fayette Middle School)89.483.1
 6.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Fayette Middle School)92.784.3
 8.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (South Fayette Middle School)73.366.9
 6.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (South Fayette Middle School)89.483.1
 6.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Fayette Middle School)92.487.6
 4.8%
   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 Students846802
 5.2%
African American1512
 20%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian149192
 28.9%
Hispanic1512
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White628550
 12.4%
Two or More Races3736
 2.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.6%12.6%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Fayette Middle School

Yes! South Fayette Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 16th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools.

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

Students at South Fayette Middle School are 69% White, 24% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 802 students attended South Fayette Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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