Moon Middle School serves 943 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 86% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
943 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)84%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)86%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
7%
14%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Moon Middle School?
943 students attend Moon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Moon Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moon Middle School?
Moon Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moon Middle School offer ?
Moon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Moon Middle School part of?
Moon Middle School is part of Moon Area School District.
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