Serving 635 students in grades 6-8, Mellon Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Mellon Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mellon Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mellon Middle School?
635 students attend Mellon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mellon Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mellon Middle School?
Mellon Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mellon Middle School offer ?
Mellon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mellon Middle School part of?
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