Top Rankings
Mckeesport Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,883 students in Mckeesport Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Mckeesport Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
2,883 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
228 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mckeesport Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#595 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
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)
30%
57%
Graduation Rate
77%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)62.1%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
48%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
32%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,332 is higher than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,884 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$75 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$31,332
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,884
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Mckeesport Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Francis Mcclure Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Longvue Dr
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Gr: K-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Twin Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Cornell St
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Gr: K-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Mckeesport Area Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Eden Park Blvd
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3650
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3650
Gr: 9-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Founders Hall Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3600 O'neil Boulevard
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3690
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3690
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mckeesport Area School District?
Mckeesport Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,883 students.
What is the rank of Mckeesport Area School District?
Mckeesport Area School District is ranked #603 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mckeesport Area School District?
48% of Mckeesport Area School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mckeesport Area School District?
Mckeesport Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Mckeesport Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,884 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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