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Mckeesport Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,097 students in Mckeesport Area SD 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 SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
3,097 Students
1,670,731 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
120,606 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Mckeesport Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 684 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#572 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
57%
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.57
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
104 Students
227,372 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
1,460 Students
240,365 Students
% Black Students
47%
14%
# White Students
1,140 Students
1,043,985 Students
% White Students
37%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
378 Students
81,296 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
233
118,934
# Students in 1st Grade:
199
117,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
234
122,707
# Students in 3rd Grade:
227
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
200
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
252
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
196
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
259
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
274
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
338
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
246
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
226
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
213
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,667 is equal to the state median of $23,667. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,755 is higher than the state median of $23,090. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,667
$23,667
Spending / Student
$25,755
$23,090
Best Mckeesport Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckeesport Area Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Eden Park Blvd
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3650
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3650
Grades: 9-12
| 1,023 students
Rank: #22.
Francis Mcclure Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Longvue Dr
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #44.
Twin Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Cornell St
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Grades: K-5
| 735 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mckeesport Area SD School District?
Mckeesport Area SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,097 students.
What is the rank of Mckeesport Area SD School District?
Mckeesport Area SD School District is ranked #574 out of 684 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 SD School District?
47% of Mckeesport Area SD School District students are Black, 37% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mckeesport Area SD School District?
Mckeesport Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Mckeesport Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,755 is higher than the state median of $23,090. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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