Summary:
The city of Monessen, Pennsylvania is home to 3 public schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Monessen Elementary Center, Monessen Senior High School, and Monessen Middle School. These schools, which are part of the Monessen City School District, face significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below state averages across all grade levels and subjects.
The data reveals that none of the Monessen schools can be considered standouts, as they all struggle with low test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the proficiency rate in PSSA Math for all grades at Monessen Elementary Center was just 11.3%, compared to the state average of 40.4%. Similarly, Monessen Senior High School had a four-year graduation rate of 87.5% in 2022-2023, which is below the state average. These academic challenges appear to be persistent, with little improvement observed over the past few years.
Socioeconomic factors likely play a significant role in the schools' performance, as all three Monessen schools have very high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 60.1% at Monessen Senior High School to 83.74% at Monessen Elementary Center. Additionally, the relatively low spending per student, ranging from $65 to $127, and small student-teacher ratios suggest that the schools may not be receiving adequate resources to support student learning and success. Addressing these systemic challenges will require a comprehensive approach to improve the educational outcomes for students in the Monessen community.
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