Moniteau School District

The Moniteau School District in Pennsylvania consists of two schools: Dassa McKinney Elementary School and Moniteau Junior/Senior High School. While Dassa McKinney Elementary consistently outperforms state averages on PSSA tests, particularly in science, Moniteau Junior/Senior High School struggles with PSSA math performance, falling below state averages in grades 7 and 8.

Both schools serve predominantly white student populations, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need for additional financial support. Dassa McKinney Elementary spends $15,233 per student, while Moniteau Junior/Senior High spends $19,187 per student. Despite the higher spending at the high school, it lags behind the elementary school in academic performance, suggesting a potential need to investigate factors contributing to the performance gap and implement targeted interventions to support student learning at the secondary level.

The data also reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between the two schools. Dassa McKinney Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages, while Moniteau Junior/Senior High School struggles, particularly in PSSA Math assessments. This disparity highlights the need for the district to evaluate the allocation of resources and staffing to maximize their impact on student learning and ensure equitable educational opportunities across all grade levels.