Founders Hall Middle School

Summary:

Founders Hall Middle School is a public middle school located in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 695 students. The school is part of the McKeesport Area School District, which is ranked 545 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Founders Hall Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania middle schools, with a statewide rank between 634-756 out of 891 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school struggles to serve its diverse student population effectively, ranking in the bottom quartile for African American, White, Multi-racial, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Founders Hall Middle School has also experienced high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.0% to 3.5%, which are significantly higher than the state average.

In comparison, nearby schools such as Pleasant Hills Middle School, Hillcrest Intermediate School, and Norwin Middle School significantly outperform Founders Hall Middle School on academic measures, with much higher proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts. These schools also have lower dropout rates and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that Founders Hall Middle School may be facing significant challenges related to poverty, resource inequities, and the need for targeted interventions and support for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3600 O'Neil Boulevard
       McKeesport, PA  15132


(412) 664-3690

District: McKeesport Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
756th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,522 Help


Students who attend Founders Hall Middle School usually attend:

High:    McKeesport Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  636

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.1%
White:
32.2%
Two or more races:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Founders Hall Middle School ranks worse than 84.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.18. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Founders Hall Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (49.1%), White (32.2%), two or more races (12.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Founders Hall Middle School is 9.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Founders Hall Middle School is $15,522.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Founders Hall Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Founders Hall Middle School 756th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Founders Hall Middle School in the ranking list.)

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McKeesport Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks McKeesport Area School District 545th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Founders Hall Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Founders Hall Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 2.68 610th 643 5.1%
2004 2.69 633rd 663 4.5%
2005 6.04 637th 687 7.3%
2006 22.45 612th 736 16.8%
2007 15.64 654th 749 12.7%
2008 22.03 632nd 753 16.1%
2009 18.14 661st 770 14.2%
2010 26.33 658th 805 18.3%
2011 30.10 660th 825 20.0%
2012 15.91 721st 834 13.5%
2013 16.63 636th 758 16.1%
2014 11.37 634th 728 12.9%
2015 21.60 640th 835 23.4%
2016 13.83 721st 870 17.1%
2017 14.22 725th 877 17.3%
2018 16.81 696th 861 19.2%
2019 16.03 711th 891 20.2%
2021 11.20 706th 797 11.4%
2022 13.57 742nd 883 16.0%
2023 15.36 731st 893 18.1%
2024 13.18 756th 891 15.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Founders Hall Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.37 171st 187 8.6%
2024 12.51 187th 199 6.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Founders Hall Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.94 757th 874 13.4%
2024 12.08 791st 877 9.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Founders Hall Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.09 730th 860 15.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Founders Hall Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.80 512th 660 22.4%
2024 23.32 557th 672 17.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Founders Hall Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.23 754th 870 13.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Founders Hall Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.51 310th 421 26.4%
2024 23.81 334th 408 18.1%
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Rank History for White students at Founders Hall Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.87 636th 681 6.6%
2024 10.39 628th 673 6.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Founders Hall Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 295 222 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 284 250 0 10 3 n/a n/a 0 547
2003 284 250 0 10 3 n/a n/a 0 547
2004 273 263 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 546
2005 434 340 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 784
2006 381 343 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 732
2007 390 313 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 710
2008 373 298 1 6 7 n/a n/a 2 687
2009 317 286 1 7 4 n/a n/a 4 619
2010 292 285 0 10 2 n/a n/a 8 597
2011 314 265 0 5 1 0 12 0 597
2012 308 288 0 3 0 0 16 0 615
2013 283 252 3 6 1 0 32 0 577
2014 373 330 6 6 1 0 69 0 785
2015 381 336 2 8 0 0 73 0 800
2016 380 319 1 6 0 0 88 0 794
2017 368 316 3 7 0 0 81 0 775
2018 350 321 2 5 3 0 70 0 751
2019 338 355 0 10 0 0 60 0 763
2020 324 369 0 13 0 0 87 0 793
2021 300 371 0 14 0 0 99 0 784
2022 264 341 0 23 1 0 100 0 729
2023 247 328 1 25 2 0 92 0 695
2024 205 312 2 34 1 2 80 0 636

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Founders Hall Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 524 25.0 21.0 0
2002 547 28.5 19.2 0
2003 547 28.5 19.2 0
2004 546 32.0 17.1 0
2005 784 33.0 23.8 0
2006 732 31.5 23.2 0
2007 710 47.0 15.1 0
2008 687 46.7 14.7 n/a
2009 619 47.1 13.1 n/a
2010 597 59.9 9.9 71
2011 597 62.4 9.5 61.1
2012 615 55.0 11.1 69.6
2013 577 54.7 10.5 72.4
2014 785 65.7 11.9 71.7
2015 800 69.0 11.5 99.6
2016 794 66.0 12.0 100
2017 775 62.1 12.4 99.7
2018 751 60.6 12.3 99.7
2019 763 61.3 12.4 100
2020 793 63.5 12.4 99.9
2021 784 63.0 12.4 99.6
2022 729 67.4 10.8 99.6
2023 695 68.4 10.1 100
2024 636 67.4 9.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Founders Hall Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 524 25.0 21.0 0
2002 547 28.5 19.2 0
2003 547 28.5 19.2 0
2004 546 32.0 17.1 0
2005 784 33.0 23.8 0
2006 732 31.5 23.2 0
2007 710 47.0 15.1 0
2008 687 46.7 14.7 n/a
2009 619 47.1 13.1 n/a
2010 597 59.9 9.9 71
2011 597 62.4 9.5 61.1
2012 615 55.0 11.1 69.6
2013 577 54.7 10.5 72.4
2014 785 65.7 11.9 71.7
2015 800 69.0 11.5 99.6
2016 794 66.0 12.0 100
2017 775 62.1 12.4 99.7
2018 751 60.6 12.3 99.7
2019 763 61.3 12.4 100
2020 793 63.5 12.4 99.9
2021 784 63.0 12.4 99.6
2022 729 67.4 10.8 99.6
2023 695 68.4 10.1 100
2024 636 67.4 9.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Founders Hall Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,025 (7.7%) $12,282 (92.3%) $13,307
2020 $962 (7.3%) $12,177 (92.7%) $13,140
2021 $1,683 (12.5%) $11,806 (87.5%) $13,489
2022 $3,262 (21.0%) $12,259 (79.0%) $15,522

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Founders Hall Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 711th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 731st of 893 Middle schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Founders Hall Middle School)12.57
 5.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Founders Hall Middle School)36.830
 6.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Founders Hall Middle School)16.58.3
 8.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Founders Hall Middle School)41.435.5
 5.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Founders Hall Middle School)7.35
 2.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Founders Hall Middle School)2928.7
 0.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Founders Hall Middle School)30.329.1
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Founders Hall Middle School)12.16.6
 5.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Founders Hall Middle School)2928.7
 0.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Founders Hall Middle School)36.231.3
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students763695
 8.9%
African American355328
 7.6%
American Indian02
Asian01
Hispanic1025
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White338247
 26.9%
Two or More Races6092
 53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Founders Hall Middle School

Students at Founders Hall Middle School are 49% African American, 32% White, 13% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Founders Hall Middle School ranks in the bottom 15.2% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 636 students attended Founders Hall Middle School.

Students who attend Founders Hall Middle School usually go on to attend McKeesport Area Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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