Top Rankings
Moon Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,974 students in Moon Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Moon Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less 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
8 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
3,974 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
293 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Moon Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 677 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
55%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.57
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
228 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
290 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
203 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
2,993 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
75%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
254 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
316
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
320
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
344
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
300
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
306
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
308
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
285
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
294
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
315
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
310
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
322
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
274
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
280
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,212 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,241 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,212
$23,665
Spending / Student
$21,241
$23,089
Best Moon Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2801 Beaver Grade Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: K-4
| 198 students
Rank: #22.
Bon Meade Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1595 Brodhead Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: K-4
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
J H Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1720 Hassam Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: K-4
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
J.a. Allard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 Shafer Road
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-2500
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-2500
Grades: K-4
| 218 students
Rank: #55.
Moon Sr. High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8353 University Blvd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: 9-12
| 1,186 students
Rank: #66.
Moon Area Lower MiddleSchool
(Math: 41% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
904 Beaver Grade Road
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: 5-6
| 593 students
Rank: #77.
Richard J. Hyde Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Wallridge Dr
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: K-4
| 207 students
Rank: #88.
Moon Area Upper MiddleSchool
(Math: 35% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
904 Beaver Grade Road
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: 7-8
| 609 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moon Area SD School District?
Moon Area SD School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,974 students.
What is the rank of Moon Area SD School District?
Moon Area SD School District is ranked #67 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Moon Area SD School District?
75% of Moon Area SD School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moon Area SD School District?
Moon Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Moon Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,241 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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