South Fayette MS
McDonald, PA · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
South Fayette MS is a middle school located in McDonald, Pennsylvania. The school serves 802 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 67/100 (B), South Fayette MS performs above average compared to schools in Pennsylvania. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
13% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
South Fayette MS has a DataScore of 67/100 (Grade B), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
South Fayette MS has 802 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
Yes, South Fayette MS is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +29, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
South Fayette MS is part of the South Fayette Township SD in McDonald, Pennsylvania. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.