Very Good
#895 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 31% in state
Moon Area Upper MS
Middle School · Moon Area Sd · Moon Township, PA
A Moon Area Sd middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
8353 University Blvd., Moon Township, PA 15108
- Math 51% vs PA 35% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Moon Area Upper MS score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Moon Area Upper 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moon Township), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,703
Median home value
$255,200
Median rent
$1,161/mo
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quaker Valley MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Sewickley AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Watson InstitutePrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| West Allegheny MSEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 790 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Moon Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,890NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Moon Area Upper MS is listed in Moon Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moon Area Upper MS
Moon Area Upper MS is a public middle school in Moon Township, PA, part of Moon Area Sd, serving approximately 611 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #895 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moon Area Upper MS
What grades does Moon Area Upper MS serve?
Moon Area Upper MS serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Moon Area Upper MS?
Moon Area Upper MS has an enrollment of approximately 611 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moon Area Upper MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Moon Area Upper MS is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moon Area Upper MS rank in PA?
Moon Area Upper MS ranks #895 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Moon Area Upper MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Moon Area Upper MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Moon Area Upper MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moon Area Upper MS has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Moon Area Upper MS a charter school?
No, Moon Area Upper MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moon Area Upper MS a Title I school?
No, Moon Area Upper MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moon Area Upper MS?
27.8% of students at Moon Area Upper 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
- 611
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (412) 264-9440
- Area population (ZIP 15108)
- 42,782
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 15108; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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