Top Rankings
Monessen City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 656 students in Monessen City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Monessen City School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
656 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monessen City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#615 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
57%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
41%
14%
% White
35%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,162 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,072 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,162
$23,696
Spending / Student
$24,072
$23,119
Best Monessen City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monessen Sr. High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1245 State Rd
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-7100
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
Monessen El Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Rostraver St
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-4456
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-4456
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Monessen Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1245 State Rd
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-7100
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monessen City School District?
Monessen City School District manages 3 public schools serving 656 students.
What is the rank of Monessen City School District?
Monessen City School District is ranked #612 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monessen City School District?
41% of Monessen City School District students are Black, 35% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monessen City School District?
Monessen City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Monessen City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,072 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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