South Allegheny MS vs Elizabeth Forward 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%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
South Allegheny MS
Mckeesport, PA
5.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
334 students
Elizabeth Forward MS
Elizabeth, PA
5.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
541 students
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| Metric | South Allegheny MS | Elizabeth Forward MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.6 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.4 | 5.8 |
| Growth Score | 7.2 | 3.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 40.7% |
| Environment Score | 4.7 | 7.1 |
| State Rank | #1,887 of 2,848 | #2,178 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 34th | 24th |
Test Scores
| Subject | South Allegheny MS | Elizabeth Forward MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 7.5% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 68.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | South Allegheny MS | Elizabeth Forward MS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 334 | 541 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 40.7% |
| District | South Allegheny SD | Elizabeth Forward SD |
| City | Mckeesport | Elizabeth |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Mckeesport (15133) | Elizabeth (15037) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,630 | $76,844 |
| Median Home Value | $89,000 | $163,800 |
| Median Rent | $923 | $912 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 18.8% | 28.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | 8.0% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 30 min |