Serving 530 students in grades 5-6, Moss Side Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 23% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
27%
14%
White
50%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Moss Side Middle School?
530 students attend Moss Side Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Moss Side Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moss Side Middle School?
Moss Side Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moss Side Middle School offer ?
Moss Side Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Moss Side Middle School part of?
Moss Side Middle School is part of Gateway School District.
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