Top Rankings
Moon Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,006 students in Moon Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Moon Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 55% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Moon Area School District are Mccormick Elementary School, Bon Meade Elementary School and Moon Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Moon Area School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
4,006 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
296 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Moon Area School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 684 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
220 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
313 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
221 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
6%
14%
# White Students
2,988 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
75%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
258 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
308
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
323
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
316
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
346
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
291
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
302
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
321
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
291
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
290
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
329
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
289
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
335
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
265
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,042 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,071 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,042
$23,649
Spending / Student
$21,071
$23,073
Best Moon Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccormick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2801 Beaver Grade Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: K-4
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Bon Meade Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1595 Brodhead Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: K-4
| 594 students
Rank: #33.
Moon Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8353 University Blvd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: 9-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #44.
J H Brooks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1720 Hassam Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: K-4
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
J.a. Allard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 Shafer Road
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-2500
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-2500
Grades: K-4
| 208 students
Rank: #66.
Moon Area Lower Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
904 Beaver Grade Road
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: 5-6
| 623 students
Rank: #77.
Richard J. Hyde Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Wallridge Dr
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: K-4
| 221 students
Rank: #88.
Moon Area Upper Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
904 Beaver Grade Road
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: 7-8
| 581 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moon Area School District?
Moon Area School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,006 students.
What is the rank of Moon Area School District?
Moon Area School District is ranked #48 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Moon Area School District?
75% of Moon Area School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moon Area School District?
Moon Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Moon Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,071 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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