South Allegheny Middle School

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South Allegheny Middle School ranks 599 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Allegheny Middle School is a public middle school serving 313 students in grades 6-8 in McKeesport, PA, which is part of the South Allegheny School District. The school faces significant challenges in supporting its students' academic success, as evidenced by its consistently low performance on standardized tests and struggles to support certain student subgroups.

South Allegheny Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state and its own school district on PSSA tests, with only 14.1% of students proficient or better in Math, 49.5% in Science, and 40.6% in English Language Arts. The school also struggles to support certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 25% of Pennsylvania middle schools for both female and white students, as well as students of low socioeconomic status. Additionally, the school has seen relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.8% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average.

When comparing South Allegheny Middle School to nearby middle schools, such as Brentwood Middle School, Trafford Middle School, and Pleasant Hills Middle School, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming significantly. Despite having relatively high spending per student and a low student-teacher ratio, South Allegheny Middle School's academic outcomes have not improved, indicating a need for substantial changes in the school's educational programs and support systems.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2743 Washington Blvd
McKeesport, PA 15133-2017

(412) 675-3070

District: South Allegheny School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
599^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,143

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 334

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.1%

Two or more races:

12.0%

African American:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Allegheny Middle School ranks worse than 67.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.88. (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 (73.1%), two or more races (12%), African American (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Allegheny Middle School is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare South Allegheny Middle School employs 24.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Allegheny Middle School is $21,143.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Allegheny Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Allegheny Middle School 599^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See South Allegheny Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

South Allegheny School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Allegheny School District 454^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Allegheny Middle School

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Rank History for all students at South Allegheny Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2021	36.12	531^st	797	33.4%
2022	28.92	615^th	883	30.4%
2023	26.27	645^th	893	27.8%
2024	32.88	599^th	891	32.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Allegheny Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.17	164^th	199	17.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Allegheny Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.60	618^th	874	29.3%
2024	34.44	597^th	877	31.9%

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Rank History for Female students at South Allegheny Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.61	605^th	860	29.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at South Allegheny Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.78	401^st	660	39.2%
2024	30.77	465^th	672	30.8%

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Rank History for Male students at South Allegheny Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.89	573^rd	870	34.1%

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Rank History for White students at South Allegheny Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.91	635^th	681	6.8%
2024	20.63	571^st	673	15.2%

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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

Review counts

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100%

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by a parent
Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The middle school principal sweeps bullying under the rug they ignore a child's plea for help they allow daily bullying Close Quote

Enrollment information for South Allegheny Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	298	28	1	8	33	368
2021	267	20	0	11	28	326
2022	247	18	0	13	27	305
2023	236	32	1	13	31	313
2024	244	39	1	10	40	334

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 South Allegheny Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	368	28.7	12.8	100
2021	326	25.0	13.0	99.1
2022	305	24.5	12.4	99
2023	313	23.9	13.0	99.7
2024	334	24.3	13.7	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 South Allegheny Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	368	28.7	12.8	100
2021	326	25.0	13.0	99.1
2022	305	24.5	12.4	99
2023	313	23.9	13.0	99.7
2024	334	24.3	13.7	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 South Allegheny Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$98 (1.1%)	$9,178 (98.9%)	$9,276
2021	$886 (4.1%)	$20,521 (95.9%)	$21,408
2022	$1,083 (5.1%)	$20,060 (94.9%)	$21,143

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Schools Near South Allegheny 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 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	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
South Allegheny Middle School	Public	6-8	2743 Washington Blvd	McKeesport	15133	Allegheny County	South Allegheny School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 675-3070	334	24	13.7	100.0%	244 (73.1%)	39 (11.7%)	10 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (12.0%)	32.9	599^th of 891 public middle schools	32.8%		26.3	645^th of 893 public middle schools	27.8%	46			17.2	8.0	17.3	14.1		49.5	49.5			31.2	37.3	52.5	40.6	$21,143	$1,083	$20,060
Founders Hall Middle School	Public	6-8	3600 O'Neil Boulevard	McKeesport	15132	Allegheny County	McKeesport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 664-3690	636	67	9.4	100.0%	205 (32.2%)	312 (49.1%)	34 (5.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	80 (12.6%)	13.2	756^th of 891 public middle schools	15.2%		15.4	731^st of 893 public middle schools	18.1%	25			9.5	3.9	9.3	7.3		25.8	25.8			27.1	20.9	28.1	25.1	$15,522	$3,262	$12,259
West Mifflin Area Middle School	Public	4-8	81 Commonwealth Ave	West Mifflin	15122	Allegheny County	West Mifflin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 466-9131	786	59	13.3	100.0%	466 (59.3%)	170 (21.6%)	38 (4.8%)	14 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	97 (12.3%)	45.9	502^nd of 891 public middle schools	43.7%		38.8	563^rd of 893 public middle schools	37.0%	61	24.4	12.4	39.9	38.9	17.2	26.7	69.3	45.7	57.5	31.3	31.5	41.6	42.4	43.1	38.1	$12,059	$266	$11,793
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
Steel Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	3114 Main St	Munhall	15120	Allegheny County	Steel Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 464-3600	424	35	12.0	100.0%	195 (46.0%)	161 (38.0%)	13 (3.1%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.3%)	36.1	585^th of 891 public middle schools	34.3%		39.7	554^th of 893 public middle schools	38.0%	31		15.4	19.5	20.6	19.1	18.7		50.6	50.6		31.2	43.5	37.9	40.4	38.2	$17,510	$928	$16,581
Pleasant Hills Middle School	Public	6-8	404 Old Clairton Road	Pittsburgh	15236	Allegheny County	West Jefferson Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 655-8680	822	48	17.3	28.0%	684 (83.2%)	18 (2.2%)	20 (2.4%)	76 (9.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.7%)	89.6	68^th of 891 public middle schools	92.4%		89.8	64^th of 893 public middle schools	92.8%	4			64.9	59.6	43.9	55.8		67.9	67.9			82.9	81.1	67.3	76.8	$13,874	$488	$13,386
Brentwood Middle School	Public	6-8	3601 Brownsville Rd	Pittsburgh	15227	Allegheny County	Brentwood Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 881-4940	245	21	11.7	62.0%	171 (69.8%)	35 (14.3%)	16 (6.5%)	10 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)	67	287^th of 891 public middle schools	67.8%		58.6	370^th of 893 public middle schools	58.6%	83			42.0	23.1	41.9	34.7		63.5	63.5			69.5	48.4	67.6	60.7	$19,407	$1,649	$17,758
Trafford Middle School	Public	6-8	100 E Brinton Ave	Trafford	15085	Westmoreland County	Penn-Trafford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 372-6600	338	22	15.7	25.1%	309 (91.4%)	7 (2.1%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	86	91^st of 891 public middle schools	89.8%		91.2	50^th of 893 public middle schools	94.4%	41			56.1	50.4	27.5	44.5		77.2	77.2			78.6	80.2	78.2	79.0	$15,948	$439	$15,509
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy	Public	6-8	7301 Schoyer Avenue	Swissvale	15218	Allegheny County	Woodland Hills School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 731-5816	616	50	12.2	75.5%	136 (22.1%)	380 (61.7%)	35 (5.7%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (9.6%)	17.2	720^th of 891 public middle schools	19.2%		16.5	717^th of 893 public middle schools	19.7%	3			8.8	5.1	12.6	9.4		30.3	30.3			30.5	23.7	30.4	28.8	$19,929	$1,762	$18,168
Hillcrest Intermediate School	Public	5-6	11091 Mockingbird Drive	North Huntingdon	15642	Westmoreland County	Norwin School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 861-3015	766	45	17.1	27.4%	701 (91.5%)	7 (0.9%)	15 (2.0%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.7%)								(n/a)		71.9	72.6			72.2					78.9	78.4			78.7	$13,479	$326	$13,154

Frequently Asked Questions about South Allegheny Middle School

What is the racial makeup of South Allegheny Middle School?

Students at South Allegheny Middle School are 73% White, 12% Two or more races, 12% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Is South Allegheny Middle School a good school?

South Allegheny Middle School ranks 599^th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Allegheny Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 334 students attended South Allegheny Middle School.

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