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Moniteau Jshs

High School · Moniteau Sd · West Sunbury, PA

A Moniteau Sd high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1810 W Sunbury Rd, West Sunbury, PA 16061

  • Math 27% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 57% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation14.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$18,538
Chronic Absenteeism22%

Students at Moniteau Jshs score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency57%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Moniteau Jshs 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,500

Median home value

$192,500

Median rent

$1,080/mo

College educated

15.1%

Homeownership

86.9%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16061; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
14.2% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Moniteau Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$18,538NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Moniteau Jshs is listed in Moniteau SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Moniteau Jshs

Moniteau Jshs is a public high school in West Sunbury, PA, part of Moniteau Sd, serving approximately 550 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,670 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Moniteau Jshs

What grades does Moniteau Jshs serve?

Moniteau Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Moniteau Jshs?

Moniteau Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Moniteau Jshs?

The student-teacher ratio at Moniteau Jshs is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Moniteau Jshs rank in PA?

Moniteau Jshs ranks #1,670 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Moniteau Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Moniteau Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Moniteau Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Moniteau Jshs has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Moniteau Jshs a charter school?

No, Moniteau Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Moniteau Jshs a Title I school?

No, Moniteau Jshs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moniteau Jshs?

100.0% of students at Moniteau Jshs 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 – 12th
Enrollment
550
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Butler County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 16061)
2,578
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
47
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 16061; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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