- Enrollment
- 1,443
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pittsburgh, PA
North Hills Ms
Federal NCES profile for North Hills Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421722006106
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Hills Ms earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #12 of 21
- middle schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Hills Ms has class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Hills Ms ranks #12 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: North Hills Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421722006106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
North Hills Ms held near 1,075 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.8 → 76.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 421722006106 · Pittsburgh, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,127 enr · 15:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: North Hills Shs (1,443 students)
North Hills Ms held near 1,075 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.8 → 76.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
North Hills Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Hills Sh
North Hills Shs
1,443 students
- This school
North Hills Ms
1,127 students
- Mcintyre El Sc
Mcintyre El Sch
594 students
- Highcliff El S 519
Highcliff El Sch
519 students
- Ross El Sch 498
Ross El Sch
498 students
- West View El S 446
West View El Sch
446 students
What this shows North Hills Ms reports 1,127 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Hills Ms compares
North Hills Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 55% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,127 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,127
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 4.1%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, North Hills Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Hills Sd reports $17,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Hills Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hills Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcintyre El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highcliff El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ross El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West View El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Hills Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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Pleasant Hills Ms
Standard public school
813 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mellon Ms
Standard public school
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Carson Ms
Standard public school
652 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Fort Couch Ms
Standard public school
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Linton Ms
Standard public school
626 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,127 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Hills Ms
How many students attend North Hills Ms?
North Hills Ms has 1,127 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,070 (2022-23) → 1,075 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hills Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hills Ms is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Hills Ms?
26.3% of students at North Hills Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Hills Ms?
The largest demographic group at North Hills Ms is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Hills Ms?
North Hills Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Hills Ms rank among middle schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, North Hills Ms ranks #12 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in North Hills Sd?
Besides North Hills Ms, North Hills Sd also operates North Hills Shs (1,443 students), Mcintyre El Sch (594 students), and Highcliff El Sch (519 students). See the North Hills Sd district page for the complete list.