Monessen City School District

The Monessen City School District in Pennsylvania consists of three schools: Monessen Elementary Center, Monessen Senior High School, and Monessen Middle School. Unfortunately, none of the schools in the district appear to be standout performers, as they all struggle to meet academic standards and lag behind state averages on key metrics.

The proficiency rates on standardized tests, such as the PSSA and Keystone Exams, are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For instance, the proficiency rate in PSSA Math for 5th grade at Monessen Elementary Center was only 4.3%, compared to the state average of 42.7%. The district also faces challenges with low graduation rates and high dropout rates at Monessen Senior High School.

Socioeconomic factors appear to be a significant contributor to the district's struggles, with all three schools having a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.1% at Monessen Senior High School to 83.74% at Monessen Elementary Center. The per-student spending at the schools is also relatively low, indicating a need for more resources and targeted interventions to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes for the students in the Monessen City School District.