Serving 642 students in grades 6-8, Founders Hall Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Founders Hall Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Mckeesport school district, covering approximately 14.5 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Founders Hall Middle School's student population of 642 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
642 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Founders Hall Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Founders Hall Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2526 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
50%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Founders Hall Middle School's ranking?
Founders Hall Middle School is ranked #2526 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Founders Hall Middle School?
642 students attend Founders Hall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Founders Hall Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Founders Hall Middle School?
Founders Hall Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Founders Hall Middle School offer ?
Founders Hall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Founders Hall Middle School part of?
Founders Hall Middle School is part of Mckeesport Area School District.
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