Monessen Middle School

Summary:

Monessen Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Monessen, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 136. The school is part of the Monessen City School District, which is ranked 579 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monessen Middle School consistently performs poorly on standardized tests, with only 6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 23.1% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 39.3% and 53.8%, respectively. The school also has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 80.15% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools like Bethlehem-Center Middle School (43.82%) and Yough Intrmd/Middle School School (100%). As a result, Monessen Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania middle schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance is particularly concerning for its African American and low-income student subgroups, ranking 344 out of 421 Pennsylvania middle schools for its African American students and 760 out of 874 for its low-income students. While the school's low student-teacher ratio and the district's increased spending per student suggest potential for improvement, addressing the deep-rooted challenges at Monessen Middle School will require a comprehensive, long-term approach that addresses the root causes of the school's struggles and leverages available resources and support systems.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1245 State Rd
Monessen, PA 15062-2524

(724) 684-7100

District: Monessen City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
783^rd of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $127

Students who attend Monessen Middle School usually attend:

High:

Monessen Senior High School

Feeder schools for Monessen Middle School:

Elementary:

Monessen Elementary Center

Student/teacher ratio: 8.4

Number of students: 136

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.9%

African American:

41.2%

Two or more races:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monessen Middle School ranks worse than 87.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.87. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (41.9%), African American (41.2%), two or more races (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monessen Middle School is 8.4. (See more...)

Compare Monessen Middle School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monessen Middle School is $127.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Monessen Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Monessen Middle School 783^rd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Monessen Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Monessen City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monessen City School District 579^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monessen Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Monessen Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	76.11	157^th	643	75.6%
2004	29.96	530^th	663	20.1%
2005	21.52	580^th	687	15.6%
2006	28.48	592^nd	736	19.6%
2007	25.56	612^th	749	18.3%
2008	31.77	584^th	753	22.4%
2009	42.73	542^nd	770	29.6%
2010	41.22	577^th	805	28.3%
2011	38.99	603^rd	825	26.9%
2012	20.03	698^th	834	16.3%
2013	26.19	599^th	758	21.0%
2014	14.82	623^rd	728	14.4%
2015	18.22	658^th	835	21.2%
2016	11.23	743^rd	870	14.6%
2017	14.43	724^th	877	17.4%
2018	16.22	704^th	861	18.2%
2019	12.23	759^th	891	14.8%
2021	8.25	739^th	797	7.3%
2022	9.46	796^th	883	9.9%
2023	10.87	783^rd	893	12.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monessen Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.73	760^th	874	13.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Monessen Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.26	344^th	421	18.3%

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Rank History for White students at Monessen Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.61	670^th	681	1.6%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Monessen Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	134	52	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
1995	126	55	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	183
1996	126	55	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	183
1997	167	85	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
1998	173	93	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
1999	165	88	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2000	174	87	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
2001	195	77	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
2002	195	91	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
2003	195	91	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
2004	176	116	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
2005	156	125	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
2006	133	116	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
2007	130	111	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
2008	106	110	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	2	221
2009	102	74	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	31	211
2010	85	67	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	35	191
2011	95	62	0	5	0	0	37	0	199
2012	95	63	1	1	0	0	29	0	189
2013	109	53	1	0	0	0	36	0	199
2014	97	56	3	2	0	0	37	0	195
2015	103	61	1	3	0	0	45	0	213
2016	96	61	0	6	0	0	35	0	198
2017	89	51	0	8	0	0	40	0	188
2018	81	45	0	2	0	0	34	0	162
2019	76	49	1	8	0	0	35	0	169
2020	63	57	1	5	0	0	36	0	162
2021	60	65	1	3	0	0	30	0	159
2022	65	69	0	6	0	0	15	0	155
2023	57	56	1	6	0	0	16	0	136

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 Monessen Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	186	10.5	17.7	n/a
1995	183	11.0	16.6	n/a
1996	183	11.0	16.6	n/a
1997	252	11.0	22.9	n/a
1998	266	12.0	22.2	n/a
1999	253	11.0	23.0	n/a
2000	262	10.0	26.2	0
2001	272	14.0	19.4	0
2002	286	19.9	14.4	0
2003	286	19.9	14.4	0
2004	292	16.4	17.8	0
2005	282	17.4	16.2	0
2006	250	17.1	14.6	0
2007	243	16.9	14.4	0
2008	221	16.0	13.8	n/a
2009	211	19.6	10.7	n/a
2010	191	16.5	11.5	75
2011	199	17.6	11.2	62.8
2012	189	15.7	12.0	64
2013	199	15.0	13.2	69.3
2014	195	15.7	12.3	67.7
2015	213	17.0	12.5	98.6
2016	198	16.0	12.3	98.5
2017	188	19.1	9.8	n/a
2018	162	15.0	10.7	n/a
2019	169	17.7	9.5	98.2
2020	162	17.0	9.4	n/a
2021	159	15.6	10.1	98.1
2022	155	16.5	9.3	98.1
2023	136	16.0	8.4	80.1

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 Monessen Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	186	10.5	17.7	n/a
1995	183	11.0	16.6	n/a
1996	183	11.0	16.6	n/a
1997	252	11.0	22.9	n/a
1998	266	12.0	22.2	n/a
1999	253	11.0	23.0	n/a
2000	262	10.0	26.2	0
2001	272	14.0	19.4	0
2002	286	19.9	14.4	0
2003	286	19.9	14.4	0
2004	292	16.4	17.8	0
2005	282	17.4	16.2	0
2006	250	17.1	14.6	0
2007	243	16.9	14.4	0
2008	221	16.0	13.8	n/a
2009	211	19.6	10.7	n/a
2010	191	16.5	11.5	75
2011	199	17.6	11.2	62.8
2012	189	15.7	12.0	64
2013	199	15.0	13.2	69.3
2014	195	15.7	12.3	67.7
2015	213	17.0	12.5	98.6
2016	198	16.0	12.3	98.5
2017	188	19.1	9.8	n/a
2018	162	15.0	10.7	n/a
2019	169	17.7	9.5	98.2
2020	162	17.0	9.4	n/a
2021	159	15.6	10.1	98.1
2022	155	16.5	9.3	98.1
2023	136	16.0	8.4	80.1

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 Monessen Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$06 (5.7%)	$99 (94.3%)	$105
2020	$07 (6.7%)	$98 (93.3%)	$105
2021	$11 (9.2%)	$108 (90.0%)	$120
2022	$13 (10.2%)	$114 (89.8%)	$127

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monessen Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 759^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 783^rd of 893 Middle schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Monessen Middle School)	12.2	6.5	5.7%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Monessen Middle School)	34.7	32.2	2.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Monessen Middle School)	8	8
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Monessen Middle School)	32	22	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Monessen Middle School)	0	2.9	2.9%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Monessen Middle School)	30	22.6	7.4%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Monessen Middle School)	32.7	16.7	16%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Monessen Middle School)	6.7	6	0.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Monessen Middle School)	30	22.6	7.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Monessen Middle School)	33.1	23.1	10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	169	136	19.5%
African American	49	56	14.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	8	6	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	76	57	25%
Two or More Races	35	16	54.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.2%	80.1%	18.1%

Schools Near Monessen Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Monessen Middle School	Public	6-8	1245 State Rd	Monessen	15062	Westmoreland County	Monessen City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 684-7100	136	16	8.4	80.1%	57 (41.9%)	56 (41.2%)	6 (4.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (11.8%)	10.9	783^rd of 893 public middle schools	12.3%		9.5	796^th of 883 public middle schools	9.9%	13		6.5	8.0	2.9	6.0	22.6	22.6		32.2	22.0	16.7	23.1	$127	$13	$114
Belle Vernon Area Middle School	Public	7-8	500 Perry Ave	Belle Vernon	15012	Fayette County	Belle Vernon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 808-2500	334	23	14.3	46.1%	294 (88.0%)	10 (3.0%)	8 (2.4%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)	71.7	227^th of 893 public middle schools	74.6%		60.3	348^th of 883 public middle schools	60.6%	121			30.4	34.1	32.2	65.3	65.3			64.6	64.1	64.4	$13,539	$752	$12,787
Charleroi Area Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Fecsen Dr	Charleroi	15022	Washington County	Charleroi School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 483-3600	329	23	14.2	53.5%	241 (73.3%)	20 (6.1%)	13 (4.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (15.8%)	47.9	494^th of 893 public middle schools	44.7%		43	532^nd of 883 public middle schools	39.8%	38		19.9	11.8	22.6	17.9	64.6	64.6		49.5	46.5	66.3	53.8	$17,191	$1,466	$15,725
Ringgold Middle School	Public	5-8	2 Ram Dr	Monongahela	15063	Washington County	Ringgold School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 348-7154	787	56	13.9	100.0%	646 (82.1%)	46 (5.8%)	30 (3.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (7.8%)	33.9	600^th of 893 public middle schools	32.8%		24.6	642^nd of 883 public middle schools	27.3%	42	22.2	15.5	18.4	13.9	17.7	47.7	47.7	33.4	47.3	38.6	44.2	40.5	$12,946	$882	$12,064
Frazier Middle School	Public	6-8	142 Constitution St	Perryopolis	15473	Fayette County	Frazier School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 736-9507	240	19	12.8	47.1%	225 (93.8%)	4 (1.7%)	4 (1.7%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	55.3	410^th of 893 public middle schools	54.1%		53	430^th of 883 public middle schools	51.3%	20		23.0	37.9	20.5	26.6	65.0	65.0		48.6	54.6	55.9	53.0	$19,122	$904	$18,217
California Area Middle School	Public	7-8	11 Trojan Way	Coal Center	15423	Washington County	California Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 785-5800	138	11	12.5	61.6%	121 (87.7%)	6 (4.3%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.8%)	50.2	468^th of 893 public middle schools	47.6%		48.9	480^th of 883 public middle schools	45.6%	12			23.7	17.9	20.7	56.0	56.0			55.0	50.0	52.4	$17,215	$428	$16,787
Bentworth Middle School	Public	5-8	563 Lincoln Avenue	Bentleyville	15314	Washington County	Bentworth School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 239-4431	327	24	13.8	100.0%	309 (94.5%)	4 (1.2%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	61.7	332^nd of 893 public middle schools	62.8%		67.7	259^th of 883 public middle schools	70.7%	73	48.6	19.7	26.3	26.7	29.8	61.8	61.8	67.6	63.4	56.3	73.4	65.4	$12,028	$505	$11,523
Brownsville Area Middle School	Public	6-8	Three Falcon Drive	Brownsville	15417	Fayette County	Brownsville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 785-2155	352	23	15.3	100.0%	288 (81.8%)	24 (6.8%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.7%)	20.9	679^th of 893 public middle schools	24.0%		17.8	700^th of 883 public middle schools	20.7%	21		20.7	13.8	9.2	14.3	39.5	39.5		27.8	31.5	29.0	29.5	$16,907	$1,936	$14,971
Elizabeth Forward Middle School	Public	6-8	401 Rock Run Road	Elizabeth	15037	Allegheny County	Elizabeth Forward School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 896-2335	550	43	12.9	43.8%	508 (92.4%)	14 (2.5%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.0%)	78.6	161^st of 893 public middle schools	82.0%		73.6	201^st of 883 public middle schools	77.2%	40		51.5	52.7	27.1	43.9	66.5	66.5		76.4	68.3	59.7	68.0	$16,804	$614	$16,191
Yough Intrmd/Middle School School	Public	5-8	171 Route 31	Ruffs Dale	15679	Westmoreland County	Yough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 872-5164	576	43	13.3	45.7%	530 (92.0%)	10 (1.7%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.0%)	63.3	317^th of 893 public middle schools	64.5%		58.5	376^th of 883 public middle schools	57.4%	59	41.6	33.3	31.3	22.9	32.0	58.5	58.5	59.3	61.5	66.0	61.3	62.0	$15,774	$629	$15,145

Frequently Asked Questions about Monessen Middle School

Is Monessen Middle School a good school?

Monessen Middle School ranks in the bottom 12.3% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Monessen Middle School?

Students at Monessen Middle School are 42% White, 41% African American, 12% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Monessen Middle School attend?

Students who attend Monessen Middle School usually go on to attend Monessen Senior High School

What district is Monessen Middle School in?

Monessen City School District

How many students attend Monessen Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 136 students attended Monessen Middle School.

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