Elizabeth Forward MS vs South Allegheny MS
South Allegheny MS has a higher overall rating of 5.6/10 compared to 5.0/10. Elizabeth Forward MS is significantly larger with 541 students, about 1.6× the size of South Allegheny MS (334). In math proficiency, Elizabeth Forward MS leads at 42.0%.
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Elizabeth Forward MS
Elizabeth, PA
5.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
541 students
South Allegheny MS
Mckeesport, PA
5.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
334 students
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| Metric | Elizabeth Forward MS | South Allegheny MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.0 / 10 | 5.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.8 | 4.4 |
| Growth Score | 3.1 | 7.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.7% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 7.1 | 4.7 |
| State Rank | #2,178 of 2,848 | #1,887 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 24th | 34th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Elizabeth Forward MS | South Allegheny MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 7.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 68.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Elizabeth Forward MS | South Allegheny MS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 541 | 334 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 13.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.7% | 100.0% |
| District | Elizabeth Forward SD | South Allegheny SD |
| City | Elizabeth | Mckeesport |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Elizabeth (15037) | Mckeesport (15133) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,844 | $66,630 |
| Median Home Value | $163,800 | $89,000 |
| Median Rent | $912 | $923 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 28.5% | 18.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% | 11.3% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 31 min |