Serving 581 students in grades 7-8, Moon Area Upper Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Moon Area Upper Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moon Area Upper Middle School is 0.44, 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.
Moon Area Upper Middle School is ranked #920 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Moon Area Upper Middle School?
581 students attend Moon Area Upper Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Moon Area Upper Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moon Area Upper Middle School?
Moon Area Upper Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moon Area Upper Middle School offer ?
Moon Area Upper Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Moon Area Upper Middle School part of?
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