South Fayette Intermediate School

Summary:

South Fayette Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving 838 students in grades 3-5 in the South Fayette Township School District in McDonald, Pennsylvania. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Fayette Intermediate School's academic performance is truly outstanding. In 2023-2024, 85% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53%, and 79.9% were proficient or better in Math, compared to 40.4% statewide. The school's exceptional performance extends across various student subgroups, ranking highly for female, male, Asian, White, and multi-racial students, as well as English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This consistent high performance has earned the school a statewide ranking between 13th and 76th out of over 1,500 elementary schools in Pennsylvania since 2014-2015.

When compared to nearby schools, South Fayette Intermediate School stands out as a top performer. For example, Donaldson Elementary School in the West Allegheny School District also performs exceptionally well, but South Fayette Intermediate School's overall performance is still higher, with a 5-star rating compared to Donaldson's 5-star rating. The school's commitment to investing in its resources and facilities, as well as its relatively low free and reduced lunch rates and small class sizes, likely contribute to its continued success.

Detail:

Public 3-5

1200 Lt Will Way
Mc Donald, PA 15057

(412) 221-4542

District: South Fayette Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
39^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,878

Students who attend South Fayette Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:	South Fayette Middle School
High:	South Fayette High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 838

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.3%

Asian:

25.1%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Fayette Intermediate School ranks better than 97.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.07. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.3%), Asian (25.1%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Fayette Intermediate School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare South Fayette Intermediate School employs 58.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Fayette Intermediate School is $12,878.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Fayette Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Fayette Intermediate School 39^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See South Fayette Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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South Fayette Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Fayette Township School District 8^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Fayette Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at South Fayette Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	92.59	17^th	1474	98.8%
2016	92.74	13^th	1554	99.2%
2017	91.26	30^th	1547	98.1%
2018	90.53	53^rd	1530	96.5%
2019	89.26	76^th	1544	95.1%
2021	92.33	45^th	1433	96.9%
2022	93.57	34^th	1534	97.8%
2023	93.40	30^th	1534	98.0%
2024	92.07	39^th	1526	97.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Fayette Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.82	10^th	117	91.5%
2024	86.73	15^th	128	88.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Fayette Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	93.95	6^th	200	97.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Fayette Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.07	13^th	1414	99.1%
2024	92.69	29^th	1432	98.0%

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Rank History for Female students at South Fayette Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	91.48	36^th	1488	97.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at South Fayette Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.12	67^th	1043	93.6%
2024	89.47	75^th	1084	93.1%

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Rank History for Male students at South Fayette Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	91.00	59^th	1495	96.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at South Fayette Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.02	26^th	160	83.8%
2024	79.72	18^th	168	89.3%

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Rank History for White students at South Fayette Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.76	56^th	1236	95.5%
2024	87.30	92^nd	1229	92.5%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for South Fayette Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	585	15	81	3	1	0	18	703
2015	596	15	99	7	3	0	25	745
2016	596	10	115	13	3	0	34	771
2017	590	9	138	19	5	0	34	795
2018	580	12	152	17	2	0	38	801
2019	573	11	158	13	2	0	41	798
2020	551	14	164	8	0	0	37	774
2021	550	17	177	9	0	0	41	794
2022	531	20	187	16	1	1	43	799
2023	547	18	210	18	1	1	43	838

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 Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	703	38.8	18.1	12.2
2015	745	43.0	17.3	10.6
2016	771	45.0	17.1	13
2017	795	46.2	17.2	10.9
2018	801	45.7	17.5	14.1
2019	798	49.2	16.2	12.7
2020	774	50.2	15.4	10.2
2021	794	53.7	14.7	10.3
2022	799	54.7	14.6	11
2023	838	58.7	14.2	13.2

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 Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	703	38.8	18.1	12.2
2015	745	43.0	17.3	10.6
2016	771	45.0	17.1	13
2017	795	46.2	17.2	10.9
2018	801	45.7	17.5	14.1
2019	798	49.2	16.2	12.7
2020	774	50.2	15.4	10.2
2021	794	53.7	14.7	10.3
2022	799	54.7	14.6	11
2023	838	58.7	14.2	13.2

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 Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$286 (2.6%)	$10,849 (97.4%)	$11,135
2020	$296 (2.4%)	$11,929 (97.6%)	$12,225
2021	$477 (3.8%)	$12,234 (96.2%)	$12,712
2022	$503 (3.9%)	$12,375 (96.1%)	$12,878

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Fayette Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 76^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 30^th of 1534 Elementary schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (South Fayette Intermediate School)	84.8	86.7	1.9%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Fayette Intermediate School)	86	86.2	0.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (South Fayette Intermediate School)	83.9	80.6	3.3%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (South Fayette Intermediate School)	94	94.5	0.5%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Fayette Intermediate School)	92.8	87.1	5.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (South Fayette Intermediate School)	66.3	80.2	13.9%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Fayette Intermediate School)	86.1	87.3	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (South Fayette Intermediate School)	78	82.3	4.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (South Fayette Intermediate School)	94	94.5	0.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Fayette Intermediate School)	88.2	86.9	1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	798	838	5%
African American	11	18	63.6%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	158	210	32.9%
Hispanic	13	18	38.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	573	547	4.5%
Two or More Races	41	43	4.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.7%	13.2%	0.6%

Schools Near South Fayette Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Fayette Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1200 Lt Will Way	Mc Donald	15057	Washington County	South Fayette Township School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 221-4542	838	59	14.2	13.2%	547 (65.3%)	18 (2.1%)	18 (2.1%)	210 (25.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.1%)	92.1	39^th of 1526 public elementary schools	97.4%		93.4	30^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.0%	9	80.9	84.8	74.6		79.9	94.9	94.9	82.9	85.2	86.4		85.0	$12,878	$503	$12,375
South Fayette Elementary School	Public	K-2	3620 Old Oakdale Rd	Mc Donald	15057	Washington County	South Fayette Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 221-4542	735	42	17.7	15.5%	491 (66.8%)	19 (2.6%)	21 (2.9%)	158 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (6.1%)								(n/a)													$15,047	$364	$14,683
McKee Elementary School	Public	K-5	1501 Oakdale Rd	Oakdale	15071	Allegheny County	West Allegheny School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 693-8451	489	38	13.0	38.2%	395 (80.8%)	9 (1.8%)	20 (4.1%)	32 (6.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.3%)	85.8	175^th of 1526 public elementary schools	88.5%		87	157^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.8%	18	83.3	78.2	67.6		76.1	87.3	87.3	77.3	74.7	73.1		74.9	$17,523	$929	$16,594
Chartiers Valley Primary School	Public	K-2	125 Thoms Run Rd	Bridgeville	15017	Allegheny County	Chartiers Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 429-3270	879	55	15.9	29.5%	631 (71.8%)	26 (3.0%)	24 (2.7%)	133 (15.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.2%)								(n/a)													$18,009	$671	$17,339
Donaldson Elementary School	Public	K-5	600 Donaldson Road	Oakdale	15071	Allegheny County	West Allegheny School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 213-1010	551	35	15.8	24.0%	484 (87.8%)	17 (3.1%)	11 (2.0%)	15 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.2%)	95.3	4^th of 1526 public elementary schools	99.7%		95.1	6^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.6%	2	88.6	93.1	86.7		89.5	97.7	97.7	87.5	95.4	90.3		91.1	$15,733	$930	$14,802
Baker Elementary School	Public	K-4	2300 Morton Rd	Pittsburgh	15241	Allegheny County	Upper St. Clair School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 833-1600	433	29	14.9	8.8%	343 (79.2%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.4%)	61 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)	94.8	10^th of 1526 public elementary schools	99.3%		94.7	11^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.3%	1	94.1	93.7			93.9	97.8	97.8	87.0	92.7			90.0	$19,174	$815	$18,358
Carnegie Elementary School	Public	K-6	301 Franklin Ave	Carnegie	15106	Allegheny County	Carlynton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 429-2500	359	28	12.9	100.0%	218 (60.7%)	38 (10.6%)	17 (4.7%)	36 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (13.9%)	46.7	915^th of 1526 public elementary schools	40.0%		41.5	998^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.9%	83	53.2	58.9	41.4	21.8	43.3	80.4	80.4	57.5	47.1	41.5	34.5	44.9	$19,266	$899	$18,367
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School	Public	3-5	2030 Swallow Hill Rd	Pittsburgh	15220	Allegheny County	Chartiers Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 429-2233	797	51	15.6	33.6%	592 (74.3%)	21 (2.6%)	25 (3.1%)	113 (14.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (5.5%)	64.6	597^th of 1526 public elementary schools	60.9%		70.4	485^th of 1534 public elementary schools	68.4%	112	59.9	54.3	61.5		58.6	75.4	75.4	61.0	58.3	59.2		59.6	$18,718	$606	$18,113
Hills-Hendersonville Elementary School	Public	K-4	50 Mayview Rd	Canonsburg	15317	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 745-8390	258	15	16.7	24.0%	220 (85.3%)	7 (2.7%)	6 (2.3%)	13 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	85.3	189^th of 1526 public elementary schools	87.6%		92.2	54^th of 1534 public elementary schools	96.5%	135	67.3	81.0			73.0	97.6	97.6	81.1	69.1			76.0	$12,828	$940	$11,888
Hoover Elementary School	Public	K-5	37 Robb Hollow Rd	Pittsburgh	15243	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 276-7411	281	20	13.9	18.5%	206 (73.3%)	7 (2.5%)	8 (2.8%)	47 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	91	69^th of 1526 public elementary schools	95.5%		87.8	138^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.0%	69	86.3	81.7	77.1		81.6	98.0	98.0	81.9	71.4	83.4		78.8	$16,024	$762	$15,262

Frequently Asked Questions about South Fayette Intermediate School

What is the racial makeup of South Fayette Intermediate School?

Students at South Fayette Intermediate School are 65% White, 25% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What district is South Fayette Intermediate School in?

South Fayette Township School District

How many students attend South Fayette Intermediate School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 838 students attended South Fayette Intermediate School.

Is South Fayette Intermediate School a good school?

Yes! South Fayette Intermediate School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 39^th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of South Fayette Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend South Fayette Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Fayette Middle School
High : South Fayette High School

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