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Plum MS

440 Presque Isle Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, 15239

Ranked 256 of 585 in Pennsylvania

Top schools in Pittsburgh
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Plum MS

440 Presque Isle Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, 15239

About Plum MS

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 36%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 36% in Math and 65% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
547
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 85.01%
Asian 1.28%
Hispanic 1.28%
Black 7.31%
Two+ Races 5.12%
Native Am. 0%
White
85.01%
Asian
1.28%
Hispanic
1.28%
Black
7.31%
Two+ Races
5.12%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 547
43.14%
236 Female
56.86%
311 Male

Student Population

547 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

273 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Plum MS Contact Information

Address

440 Presque Isle Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, 15239

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Phone

(724) 733-2400

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Website

pbsd.net

TOP 256 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Plum MS

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:10 AM - 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, Plum Middle School has made big changes to its buildings all over the campus to make it a better place to learn. The school has added new classrooms, updated the interiors, and made better spaces for music, band, and student programs. These changes give students better tools and a more organized place to learn and take part. The changes also make the whole school feel more comfortable and welcoming. These changes will help students pay attention in class and do things outside of school as well. In general, the upgrades make it possible for students to have a well-rounded school experience that includes both learning in the classroom and getting involved in other activities.

FAQ

Q1. What is the classroom setup at Plum Middle School?

Ans. Plum Middle School follows a structured classroom setup where students attend subject-based lessons during the day.

Q2. How do students learn at Plum Middle School?

Ans. Students at Plum Middle School learn through lessons, activities, and regular classwork.

Q3. What types of classroom activities are included at Plum Middle School?

Ans. Plum Middle School includes group tasks, discussions, and classroom exercises as part of learning.

Q4. How does Plum Middle School support student progress?

Ans. Plum Middle School supports students by guiding them through lessons and helping them complete their work.

Q5. How do students stay involved in school life at Plum Middle School?

Ans. Students at Plum Middle School stay involved by attending classes, completing assignments, and participating in activities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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