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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 15243

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School

621

Students

5-star school

Top rankedJefferson Middle School18^th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools

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Summary:

The 15243 zip code in Pennsylvania is home to a single outstanding middle school, Jefferson Middle School, which is part of the highly-ranked Mt. Lebanon School District. This school consistently delivers exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates well above state averages in both Math and English Language Arts across all grade levels.

Jefferson Middle School is a standout institution, ranking 18th out of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's strong academic programs, small class sizes, and ample resources contribute to its success. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.9 and per-student spending of $18,711, Jefferson Middle School provides a high-quality, individualized education that is reflected in its consistently high test scores and low dropout rate of just 1.4%.

Compared to the broader Mt. Lebanon School District and the state of Pennsylvania, Jefferson Middle School stands out as an exceptional educational institution. The district itself is ranked 12th out of 606 districts in the state and also holds a 5-star rating, further highlighting the quality of education available in this area. Parents seeking a top-performing middle school for their children would be well-served by considering Jefferson Middle School as a strong option.

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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 (2025)	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 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	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
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

Cities Near Zip Code 15243

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pittsburgh	0.3 mi	153	496^th
Carnegie	1.49 mi	2	560^th
Bridgeville	1.92 mi	3	307^th
Bethel Park	3.38 mi	8	69^th
Mc Donald	5.32 mi	7	107^th

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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.

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