PITTSBURGH SOUTH BROOK 6-8

Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pittsburgh SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 374 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 is a public middle school located in the Brookline neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, operating as part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum while striving to maintain a supportive community atmosphere tailored to the developmental needs of early adolescents.

Located on Dunster Street, the school focuses on student engagement through a variety of educational programs and extracurricular opportunities. As part of the larger Pittsburgh Public Schools system, South Brook 6-8 adheres to district-wide standards for academic achievement and equity, aiming to provide each student with the tools necessary for personal and educational success. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding specific school policies, calendars, and academic initiatives through their official district website.

For more information, contact Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 at (412) 529-8170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

779 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226-1312
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PITTSBURGH SOUTH BROOK 6-8 is a public Title I school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 374 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pittsburgh SD
Total Students:
374
Teachers:
23.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 374 students

White
57.5%
Black or African American
23.8%
Two or more races
11.8%
Asian
5.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.