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North Hills MS

55 Rochester Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15229

Top 25% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 63 of 202 in Pennsylvania

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About North Hills MS

North Hills Middle School is a public middle school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in a large suburban area. The school is in the North Hills School District and has about 1,075 students in grades 6–8. It has about 14 students for every teacher, which is the same as the district average. It has 77 full-time teachers and four full-time school counselors. North Hills Middle School has a full middle school curriculum that focuses on core subjects like English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies. It also offers enrichment and extracurricular activities. According to data from U.S. News, about 51% of students are proficient or better in math, while 74% are proficient or better in reading. This shows that students do better in ELA than in math. The student body is somewhat diverse, with half of the students being female and half being male. About 28% of the students said they were economically disadvantaged. There are some minority students, but not as many as in urban schools in the area. North Hills Middle School is known for having stable academic performance, especially in reading, and for providing a structured, well-supported learning environment in the suburbs of Pittsburgh.

North Hills MS Contact Information

Address

55 Rochester Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15229

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Phone

(412) 318-1452

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 74%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 74% in Reading.
77
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1075
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 63 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at North Hills 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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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: 7:50 AM to 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 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.

Student Demographics

White 84.84%
Asian 3.07%
Hispanic 3.26%
Black 3.35%
Two+ Races 5.4%
Native Am. 0.09%
White
84.84%
Asian
3.07%
Hispanic
3.26%
Black
3.35%
Two+ Races
5.4%
Native Am.
0.09%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1075
49.67%
534 Female
50.33%
541 Male

Student Population

1075 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

358 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

There is a lot of excitement at North Hills Middle School! The Drama Club at the school is getting ready to put on "The Music Man Jr." from January 29 to 31. This will show off the talents of its students. The school is also holding its Annual Kindergarten Forum on January 21. This is a great chance for parents and guardians to find out more about the next school year. These events show how much the school cares about encouraging creativity and getting people involved in the community.

FAQ

Q1. What makes the learning environment at North Hills Middle School different from others?

Ans. The school encourages creativity and critical thinking by having students work together on projects, do hands-on activities, and create a welcoming environment for all students.

Q2. How does North Hills MS help students grow as people?

Ans. Programs focus on helping students learn about their emotions and how to lead, as well as encouraging them to follow their own interests outside of schoolwork.

Q3. What kinds of clubs and activities are there at North Hills MS?

Ans. Students can explore their interests by joining arts, sports, technology, and other community service groups.

Q4. What does the school do to get parents involved?

Ans. Parents can be involved in their child's education by going to regular events, workshops, and having open lines of communication.

Q5. What does North Hills MS do to make sure students are healthy?

Ans. There is a lot of focus on mental health awareness, counseling that is helpful, and programs that encourage a healthy lifestyle.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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
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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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