Moss Side Middle School

9000 Gateway Campus Blvd
Monroeville, PA 15146
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 983 students in grades 5-8, 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 983 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Moss Side Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Moss Side Middle School's student population of 983 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
983 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Moss Side Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moss Side Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1649 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
27%
36%
58%
55%
47%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
29%
14%
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White
46%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Moss Side Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moss Side Middle School's ranking?
Moss Side Middle School is ranked #1649 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Moss Side Middle School?
983 students attend Moss Side Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Moss Side Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moss Side Middle School offer ?
Moss Side Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Moss Side Middle School part of?
Moss Side Middle School is part of Gateway School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 983 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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