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Monessen City 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 3 public schools serving 711 students in Monessen City 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 Monessen City SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (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
3 Schools
2,942 Schools
# Students
711 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Monessen City 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 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#607 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
55%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
267 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
38%
14%
# White Students
264 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
37%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
150 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
21%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
61
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
45
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
49
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
37
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
57
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
51
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
53
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
52
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
52
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,138 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,210 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$17 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending (20-21)
$16 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$24,138
$23,665
Spending / Student (20-21)
$22,210
$23,089
Best Monessen City SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monessen Sr. High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1245 State Rd
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-7100
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Monessen El Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Rostraver St
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-4456
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-4456
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
Monessen MiddleSchool
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1245 State Rd
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-6282
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-6282
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monessen City SD School District?
Monessen City SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 711 students.
What is the rank of Monessen City SD School District?
Monessen City SD School District is ranked #602 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 Monessen City SD School District?
38% of Monessen City SD School District students are Black, 37% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monessen City SD School District?
Monessen City SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Monessen City SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,210 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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