Steel Valley Middle School

Summary:

Steel Valley Middle School is a public middle school located in Munhall, Pennsylvania, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 404 students. The school is part of the Steel Valley School District, which is ranked 449 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Steel Valley Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools, with a ranking between 543-634 out of 797-891 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on PSSA tests is significantly below the state average across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in Math (18.7%) and English Language Arts (38.2%) well below the state averages of 40.4% and 53%, respectively. However, the school's performance on PSSA Science tests is slightly better, with a proficiency rate of 50.6% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 65.8%. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

While nearby schools, such as Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8, Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8, and South Allegheny Middle School, also perform below the state average on PSSA tests, some schools in the region, like Pleasant Hills Middle School, perform significantly better, with proficiency rates in the 50-80% range. Within Steel Valley Middle School, the performance of different student subgroups varies, with male students and African American students generally outperforming the overall school average.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 3114 Main St
       Munhall, PA  15120-2730


(412) 464-3600

District: Steel Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
585th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,510 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.3%
African American:
37.1%
Two or more races:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Steel Valley Middle School ranks worse than 65.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.1. (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 Racial makeup is: White (49.3%), African American (37.1%), two or more races (10.6%). (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 Steel Valley Middle School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Steel Valley Middle School is $17,510.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Steel Valley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Steel Valley Middle School 585th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Steel Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Steel Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Steel Valley School District 449th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Steel Valley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Steel Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 13.92 561st 643 12.8%
2004 8.51 603rd 663 9.0%
2005 24.18 569th 687 17.2%
2006 48.93 457th 736 37.9%
2007 48.62 472nd 749 37.0%
2008 48.75 470th 753 37.6%
2009 54.31 432nd 770 43.9%
2010 59.97 389th 805 51.7%
2011 50.13 516th 825 37.5%
2012 44.37 567th 834 32.0%
2013 27.86 593rd 758 21.8%
2014 21.29 598th 728 17.9%
2016 28.80 623rd 870 28.4%
2017 26.23 638th 877 27.3%
2018 33.76 584th 861 32.2%
2019 28.91 634th 891 28.8%
2021 34.07 543rd 797 31.9%
2022 37.62 573rd 883 35.1%
2023 39.68 554th 893 38.0%
2024 36.10 585th 891 34.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Steel Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.33 114th 199 42.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Steel Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.53 326th 874 62.7%
2024 49.89 446th 877 49.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Steel Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.94 612th 860 28.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Steel Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.07 378th 660 42.7%
2024 31.40 453rd 672 32.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Steel Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.65 520th 870 40.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Steel Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.23 171st 421 59.4%
2024 34.28 248th 408 39.2%
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Rank History for White students at Steel Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.64 461st 681 32.3%
2024 42.95 376th 673 44.1%
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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.

Steel Valley Middle School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Steel Valley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 311 70 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1989 329 70 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 403
1990 372 87 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 464
1991 397 96 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1992 394 100 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1993 406 94 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1994 292 79 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1995 250 67 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1996 250 67 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1997 285 88 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1998 297 92 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1999 261 98 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2000 246 99 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2001 268 102 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2002 387 177 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2003 387 177 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2004 336 173 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2005 330 179 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2006 313 187 15 0 1 n/a n/a 0 516
2007 294 174 12 1 1 n/a n/a 0 482
2008 283 142 9 0 0 n/a n/a 17 451
2009 283 121 8 0 0 n/a n/a 17 429
2010 264 136 10 1 0 n/a n/a 22 433
2011 243 147 5 4 0 0 24 0 423
2012 221 155 5 2 0 0 24 0 407
2013 217 158 2 1 0 0 19 0 397
2014 214 138 2 2 0 0 21 0 377
2015 203 113 1 2 0 0 12 0 331
2016 187 93 1 2 0 0 17 0 300
2017 232 157 5 4 0 0 26 0 424
2018 219 173 5 5 0 0 29 0 431
2019 207 175 4 5 0 0 40 0 431
2020 171 152 5 4 0 0 30 0 362
2021 186 136 6 2 0 0 39 0 369
2022 188 152 6 3 1 0 41 0 391
2023 199 150 5 6 1 0 43 0 404

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 Steel Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 387 28.9 13.3 n/a
1989 403 32.0 12.5 n/a
1990 464 28.0 16.5 0
1991 498 32.0 15.5 n/a
1992 497 31.0 16.0 n/a
1993 502 22.0 22.8 n/a
1994 371 17.0 21.8 n/a
1995 332 17.0 19.5 n/a
1996 332 17.0 19.5 n/a
1997 389 18.0 21.6 n/a
1998 396 20.0 19.8 n/a
1999 363 23.5 15.4 n/a
2000 351 22.5 15.6 49.6
2001 377 22.0 17.1 43.5
2002 576 31.7 18.2 34.4
2003 576 31.7 18.2 34.4
2004 523 30.8 17.0 35.2
2005 524 36.6 14.3 37.8
2006 516 37.8 13.7 36.2
2007 482 35.4 13.6 36.7
2008 451 36.5 12.4 51.2
2009 429 38.2 11.2 41.5
2010 433 37.0 11.6 58.6
2011 423 33.0 12.7 53.2
2012 407 25.3 16.0 62.9
2013 397 24.9 15.9 58.4
2014 377 24.1 15.6 64.7
2015 331 26.0 12.7 63.4
2016 300 25.0 12.0 98.3
2017 424 33.8 12.5 99.8
2018 431 30.6 14.0 99.1
2019 431 30.1 14.2 99.8
2020 362 30.0 12.0 100
2021 369 31.2 11.8 98.6
2022 391 30.2 12.9 99.2
2023 404 32.1 12.5 100

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 Steel Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 387 28.9 13.3 n/a
1989 403 32.0 12.5 n/a
1990 464 28.0 16.5 0
1991 498 32.0 15.5 n/a
1992 497 31.0 16.0 n/a
1993 502 22.0 22.8 n/a
1994 371 17.0 21.8 n/a
1995 332 17.0 19.5 n/a
1996 332 17.0 19.5 n/a
1997 389 18.0 21.6 n/a
1998 396 20.0 19.8 n/a
1999 363 23.5 15.4 n/a
2000 351 22.5 15.6 49.6
2001 377 22.0 17.1 43.5
2002 576 31.7 18.2 34.4
2003 576 31.7 18.2 34.4
2004 523 30.8 17.0 35.2
2005 524 36.6 14.3 37.8
2006 516 37.8 13.7 36.2
2007 482 35.4 13.6 36.7
2008 451 36.5 12.4 51.2
2009 429 38.2 11.2 41.5
2010 433 37.0 11.6 58.6
2011 423 33.0 12.7 53.2
2012 407 25.3 16.0 62.9
2013 397 24.9 15.9 58.4
2014 377 24.1 15.6 64.7
2015 331 26.0 12.7 63.4
2016 300 25.0 12.0 98.3
2017 424 33.8 12.5 99.8
2018 431 30.6 14.0 99.1
2019 431 30.1 14.2 99.8
2020 362 30.0 12.0 100
2021 369 31.2 11.8 98.6
2022 391 30.2 12.9 99.2
2023 404 32.1 12.5 100

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 Steel Valley Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $40 (0.3%) $13,797 (99.7%) $13,837
2020 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2021 $971 (5.9%) $15,454 (94.1%) $16,425
2022 $928 (5.3%) $16,581 (94.7%) $17,510

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Steel Valley 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 634th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 554th of 893 Middle schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Steel Valley Middle School)22.829.1
 6.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Steel Valley Middle School)39.445.4
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Steel Valley Middle School)13.717.2
 3.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Steel Valley Middle School)39.632.3
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Steel Valley Middle School)19.827.1
 7.3%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Steel Valley Middle School)42.746.9
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Steel Valley Middle School)17.521.5
 4%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Steel Valley Middle School)45.555.2
 9.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Steel Valley Middle School)52.946.9
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Steel Valley Middle School)18.523.7
 5.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Steel Valley Middle School)45.555.2
 9.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Steel Valley Middle School)43.842.7
 1.1%
   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 Students431404
 6.3%
African American175150
 14.3%
American Indian01
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic56
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White207199
 3.9%
Two or More Races4043
 7.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%100%
 0.2%


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Steel Valley Middle School ranks 585th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended Steel Valley Middle School.

Students at Steel Valley Middle School are 49% White, 37% African American, 11% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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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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