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Monessen MS
Middle School · Monessen City Sd · Monessen, PA
A Monessen City Sd middle school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1245 State Rd, Monessen, PA 15062
- Math 4% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monessen MS score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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
78.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monessen MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,085/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,094
Median home value
$87,100
Median rent
$678/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15062; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vernon Area MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–8 | 2.8 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Charleroi Area MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 310 | 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.
Monessen City Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,502NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monessen MS is listed in Monessen City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monessen MS
Monessen MS is a public middle school in Monessen, PA, part of Monessen City Sd, serving approximately 152 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,697 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monessen MS
What grades does Monessen MS serve?
Monessen MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Monessen MS?
Monessen MS has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monessen MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Monessen MS is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monessen MS rank in PA?
Monessen MS ranks #2,697 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Monessen MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Monessen MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Monessen MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monessen MS has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Monessen MS a charter school?
No, Monessen MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monessen MS a Title I school?
No, Monessen MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monessen MS?
78.3% of students at Monessen 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
- 152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (724) 684-7100
- Area population (ZIP 15062)
- 6,825
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 15062; 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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