Below Average
#2138 of 2,846 schools in PA
Charleroi Area MS
Middle School · Charleroi Sd · Charleroi, PA
A Charleroi Sd middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Fecsen Dr, Charleroi, PA 15022
- Math 24% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charleroi Area MS score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charleroi Area MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,337
Median home value
$113,000
Median rent
$785/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15022; 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 | 3.0 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Ringgold MSEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 5–8 | 4.3 mi | 743 | 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.
Charleroi Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,935NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charleroi Area MS is listed in Charleroi SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charleroi Area MS
Charleroi Area MS is a public middle school in Charleroi, PA, part of Charleroi Sd, serving approximately 310 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,138 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charleroi Area MS
What grades does Charleroi Area MS serve?
Charleroi Area MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Charleroi Area MS?
Charleroi Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charleroi Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Charleroi Area MS is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charleroi Area MS rank in PA?
Charleroi Area MS ranks #2,138 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Charleroi Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Charleroi Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Charleroi Area MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charleroi Area MS has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Charleroi Area MS a charter school?
No, Charleroi Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charleroi Area MS a Title I school?
No, Charleroi Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charleroi Area MS?
58.7% of students at Charleroi 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (724) 483-3600
- Area population (ZIP 15022)
- 10,044
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 15022; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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