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Belle Vernon Area MS
Middle School · Belle Vernon Area Sd · Belle Vernon, PA
A Belle Vernon Area Sd middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 Perry Ave, Belle Vernon, PA 15012
- Math 29% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belle Vernon Area MS score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Belle Vernon Area MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,903
Median home value
$187,500
Median rent
$814/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monessen MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Frazier MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 234 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Belle Vernon Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belle Vernon Area MS is listed in Belle Vernon Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belle Vernon Area MS
Belle Vernon Area MS is a public middle school in Belle Vernon, PA, part of Belle Vernon Area Sd, serving approximately 347 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,704 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belle Vernon Area MS
What grades does Belle Vernon Area MS serve?
Belle Vernon Area MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Belle Vernon Area MS?
Belle Vernon Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Vernon Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Vernon Area MS is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belle Vernon Area MS rank in PA?
Belle Vernon Area MS ranks #1,704 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Belle Vernon Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Belle Vernon Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Belle Vernon Area MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belle Vernon Area MS has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Belle Vernon Area MS a charter school?
No, Belle Vernon Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belle Vernon Area MS a Title I school?
No, Belle Vernon Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belle Vernon Area MS?
99.1% of students at Belle Vernon Area MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (724) 808-2500
- Area population (ZIP 15012)
- 15,294
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15012; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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