Is Monessen Middle School a good school?

Monessen Middle School ranks in the bottom 13.1% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

How many students attend Monessen Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 152 students attended Monessen Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Monessen Middle School?

Students at Monessen Middle School are 41% African American, 40% White, 15% Two or more races, 3% 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

Monessen Middle School

Summary:

Monessen Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Monessen, Pennsylvania, with an enrollment of 136 students. The school is part of the Monessen City School District, which is ranked 573 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monessen Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania middle schools, with significantly below-average performance on PSSA standardized tests. For example, in 2023-2024, only 4.1% of Monessen Middle School students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. The school also has a high percentage of disadvantaged students, with 80.15% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Additionally, Monessen Middle School has had relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.0% to 4.1% between 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as South Allegheny Middle School, Yough Intermediate/Middle School, Elizabeth Forward Middle School, and Belle Vernon Area Middle School, Monessen Middle School performs significantly worse in terms of academic proficiency, dropout rates, and student demographics. Despite the school's challenges, there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and increased resources to help improve student outcomes at Monessen Middle School.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1245 State Rd
Monessen, PA 15062-2524

(724) 684-7100

District: Monessen City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
774^th of 891 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: 9.8

Number of students: 152

Racial breakdown:

African American:

41.4%

White:

40.1%

Two or more races:

15.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monessen Middle School ranks worse than 86.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.5. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Monessen Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (41.4%), White (40.1%), two or more races (15.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monessen Middle School is 9.8. (See more...)

Compare Monessen Middle School employs 15.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monessen Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Monessen Middle School 774^th of 891 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 573^rd of 610 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%
2024	11.50	774^th	891	13.1%

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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%
2024	16.11	747^th	877	14.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Monessen Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	18.69	681^st	860	20.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Monessen Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.11	560^th	672	16.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Monessen Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.97	824^th	870	5.3%

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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%
2024	26.77	309^th	408	24.3%

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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%
2024	3.28	661^st	673	1.8%

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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
2024	61	63	1	4	0	0	23	0	152

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
2024	152	15.4	9.8	78.3

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
2024	152	15.4	9.8	78.3

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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

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 (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	152	15	9.8	78.3%	61 (40.1%)	63 (41.4%)	4 (2.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (15.1%)	11.5	774^th of 891 public middle schools	13.1%		10.9	783^rd of 893 public middle schools	12.3%	9		4.5	7.1	2.0	4.1	15.7	15.7		29.6	21.4	29.4	27.6	$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	347	26	13.2	99.1%	305 (87.9%)	11 (3.2%)	7 (2.0%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.2%)	64.2	321^st of 891 public middle schools	64.0%		71.7	227^th of 893 public middle schools	74.6%	94			25.0	33.3	29.1	60.4	60.4			57.1	61.1	59.0	$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	310	23	13.4	58.7%	223 (71.9%)	32 (10.3%)	10 (3.2%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (13.5%)	49.2	469^th of 891 public middle schools	47.4%		47.9	494^th of 893 public middle schools	44.7%	25		30.2	23.6	18.6	23.9	49.0	49.0		49.4	52.8	55.6	52.8	$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	743	56	13.1	49.4%	605 (81.4%)	41 (5.5%)	34 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (8.1%)	32.1	605^th of 891 public middle schools	32.1%		33.9	600^th of 893 public middle schools	32.8%	5	33.5	20.7	21.3	11.6	22.2	37.6	37.6	40.1	44.5	43.8	36.7	41.3	$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	234	19	12.1	53.0%	223 (95.3%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	45.6	507^th of 891 public middle schools	43.1%		55.3	410^th of 893 public middle schools	54.1%	97		27.6	26.7	11.1	22.4	57.1	57.1		55.2	48.6	39.7	48.4	$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	147	11	12.9	98.0%	122 (83.0%)	6 (4.1%)	3 (2.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.8%)	44.5	519^th of 891 public middle schools	41.8%		50.2	468^th of 893 public middle schools	47.6%	51			23.9	15.9	20.2	38.7	38.7			56.4	49.2	52.9	$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	315	28	11.3	100.0%	288 (91.4%)	7 (2.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.4%)	52.1	438^th of 891 public middle schools	50.8%		61.7	332^nd of 893 public middle schools	62.8%	106	19.4	35.7	13.1	25.0	23.2	55.1	55.1	42.4	62.9	40.8	57.5	51.0	$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	349	24	14.3	100.0%	284 (81.4%)	27 (7.7%)	8 (2.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.0%)	25.7	646^th of 891 public middle schools	27.5%		20.9	679^th of 893 public middle schools	24.0%	33		22.1	22.7	10.8	18.3	36.3	36.3		29.6	36.6	32.4	32.7	$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	541	42	12.8	40.7%	494 (91.3%)	18 (3.3%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	75.3	193^rd of 891 public middle schools	78.3%		78.6	161^st of 893 public middle schools	82.0%	32		56.5	47.2	33.8	45.3	68.9	68.9		65.8	56.6	54.4	58.7	$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	565	43	13.1	49.2%	514 (91.0%)	7 (1.2%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.0%)	55	416^th of 891 public middle schools	53.3%		63.3	317^th of 893 public middle schools	64.5%	99	40.0	31.7	26.3	14.1	27.7	68.8	68.8	64.3	50.0	56.0	56.1	56.6	$15,774	$629	$15,145

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