Mckeesport Area SD School District

3590 O'neil Boulevard
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (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

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
3,097 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Mckeesport Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#565 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Mckeesport Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mckeesport Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mckeesport Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
77%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Mckeesport Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
1,460 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
47%
14%
# White Students
1,140 Students
1,044,106 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
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
233
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
199
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
234
122,752
# 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 higher than the state median of $23,665. 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 $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Mckeesport Area SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$80 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Mckeesport Area SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,667
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Mckeesport Area SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$25,755
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Mckeesport Area SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Mckeesport Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Francis Mcclure Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Longvue Dr
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Mckeesport Area Sr. High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1960 Eden Park Blvd
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3650
Grades: 9-12
| 1,023 students
Rank: #33.
Twin Rivers Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Cornell St
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Grades: K-5
| 735 students
Rank: #44.
Founders Hall Middle School
Math: 2% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 O'neil Boulevard
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3690
Grades: 6-8
| 729 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 #562 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,097 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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