Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

Summary:

Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Pittsburgh School District, with 272 students. The school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools and struggling to provide a high-quality education to its diverse student population.

Academic performance at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 is a major concern, with the school's PSSA test scores significantly below state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, only 10.7% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 26.7% in the Pittsburgh School District. The school's performance is particularly low for White and Multi-racial student groups, ranking in the bottom 25% of Pennsylvania middle schools. Additionally, the school has seen a concerning increase in dropout rates, rising from 0.0% in 2020-2021 to 1.6% in 2022-2023.

Comparing Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 to nearby schools highlights the disparities in resources and academic achievement within the Pittsburgh region. The nearby Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 and Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 schools, which are also part of the Pittsburgh School District, perform significantly better than Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 on academic measures. In contrast, the Fort Couch Middle School and Mellon Middle School, which are in the Upper St. Clair and Mt. Lebanon school districts respectively, significantly outperform Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 and the Pittsburgh School District as a whole.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 779 Dunster St
       Pittsburgh, PA  15226-1312


(412) 529-8170

District: Pittsburgh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
710th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,724 Help


Students who attend Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 usually attend:

High:    Pittsburgh Carrick High School
    Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
    Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12

Feeder schools for Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8:

Elementary:    Pittsburgh Concord K-5
    Pittsburgh Roosevelt K -5
    Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  272

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.2%
African American:
30.5%
Two or more races:
16.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 ranks worse than 79.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.75. (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 Student population at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.2%), African American (30.5%), two or more races (16.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 is 11.9. 5 middle schools in the Pittsburgh School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 employs 22.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 is $25,724. 3 middle schools in the Pittsburgh School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 710th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 in the ranking list.)

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Pittsburgh School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh School District 466th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

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Rank History for all students at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 31.24 503rd 643 21.8%
2004 47.82 437th 663 34.1%
2005 49.26 428th 687 37.7%
2006 39.86 515th 736 30.0%
2007 37.93 544th 749 27.4%
2008 40.47 530th 753 29.6%
2009 35.84 582nd 770 24.4%
2010 35.95 622nd 805 22.7%
2011 31.19 652nd 825 21.0%
2012 40.89 593rd 834 28.9%
2013 23.80 608th 758 19.8%
2014 28.37 571st 728 21.6%
2015 31.04 578th 835 30.8%
2016 27.24 636th 870 26.9%
2017 21.23 671st 877 23.5%
2018 31.79 597th 861 30.7%
2019 36.66 588th 891 34.0%
2021 25.37 595th 797 25.3%
2022 29.64 609th 883 31.0%
2023 20.62 681st 893 23.7%
2024 17.75 710th 891 20.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.86 172nd 187 8.0%
2024 15.37 181st 199 9.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.37 620th 874 29.1%
2024 20.94 708th 877 19.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.46 651st 860 24.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.82 493rd 660 25.3%
2024 21.36 572nd 672 14.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.56 747th 870 14.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.57 215th 421 48.9%
2024 32.91 258th 408 36.8%
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Rank History for White students at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.85 642nd 681 5.7%
2024 8.68 639th 673 5.1%
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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.

Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 356 52 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2003 356 52 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2004 372 61 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 440
2005 364 70 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2006 356 67 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 428
2007 337 78 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2008 327 69 5 1 3 n/a n/a 15 420
2009 321 73 3 1 1 n/a n/a 24 423
2010 309 64 4 2 1 n/a n/a 28 408
2011 335 88 2 4 1 0 28 0 458
2012 337 79 5 6 1 0 38 0 466
2013 330 80 5 8 0 0 35 0 458
2014 318 90 12 9 0 0 38 0 467
2015 298 82 13 8 0 0 32 0 433
2016 259 91 13 7 0 0 41 0 411
2017 220 77 12 5 0 0 39 0 353
2018 215 89 20 5 1 0 44 0 374
2019 199 87 20 6 1 0 31 0 344
2020 206 90 18 11 1 0 39 0 365
2021 186 88 13 10 0 0 41 0 338
2022 165 104 9 10 0 0 50 0 338
2023 123 83 8 13 0 0 45 0 272

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 Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 413 24.7 16.7 49.6
2003 413 24.7 16.7 49.6
2004 440 26.2 16.8 46.8
2005 437 26.2 16.7 46.9
2006 428 29.0 14.8 52.6
2007 421 29.0 14.5 53.4
2008 420 29.0 14.5 64.9
2009 423 30.0 14.1 76.9
2010 408 28.0 14.5 66.3
2011 458 29.5 15.5 61.6
2012 466 28.5 16.3 67.6
2013 458 29.5 15.5 63.8
2014 467 28.0 16.6 72.6
2015 433 27.0 16.0 71.8
2016 411 27.0 15.2 70.6
2017 353 25.0 14.1 61.5
2018 374 23.7 15.7 66.3
2019 344 25.3 13.5 100
2020 365 25.2 14.4 100
2021 338 25.2 13.3 100
2022 338 24.7 13.6 99.1
2023 272 22.7 11.9 100

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 Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 413 24.7 16.7 49.6
2003 413 24.7 16.7 49.6
2004 440 26.2 16.8 46.8
2005 437 26.2 16.7 46.9
2006 428 29.0 14.8 52.6
2007 421 29.0 14.5 53.4
2008 420 29.0 14.5 64.9
2009 423 30.0 14.1 76.9
2010 408 28.0 14.5 66.3
2011 458 29.5 15.5 61.6
2012 466 28.5 16.3 67.6
2013 458 29.5 15.5 63.8
2014 467 28.0 16.6 72.6
2015 433 27.0 16.0 71.8
2016 411 27.0 15.2 70.6
2017 353 25.0 14.1 61.5
2018 374 23.7 15.7 66.3
2019 344 25.3 13.5 100
2020 365 25.2 14.4 100
2021 338 25.2 13.3 100
2022 338 24.7 13.6 99.1
2023 272 22.7 11.9 100

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 Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,847 (8.6%) $19,576 (91.4%) $21,423
2020 $2,019 (9.4%) $19,404 (90.6%) $21,423
2021 $2,091 (7.3%) $26,460 (92.7%) $28,552
2022 $3,309 (12.9%) $22,415 (87.1%) $25,724

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

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 588th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 681st of 893 Middle schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8)24.622.3
 2.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8)55.645.1
 10.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8)244.8
 19.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8)4427.4
 16.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8)24.27.5
 16.7%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8)44.530
 14.5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8)50.533.4
 17.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8)24.211
 13.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8)44.530
 14.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8)50.234.8
 15.4%
   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 Students344272
 20.9%
African American8783
 4.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian208
 60%
Hispanic613
 116.7%
Pacific Islander00
White199123
 38.2%
Two or More Races3145
 45.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8

Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 ranks in the bottom 20.3% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 272 students attended Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8.

Students at Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 are 45% White, 31% African American, 17% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 usually go on to attend Pittsburgh Carrick High 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.

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