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 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,072 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 Area 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,072 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
299 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Moon Area School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 675 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
0.45
0.59
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
243 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
346 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
15%
# Black Students
211 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
2,975 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
73%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
291 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
304
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
305
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
333
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
314
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
349
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
295
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
314
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
317
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
294
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
302
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
319
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
297
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
329
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,701 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,729 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,701
$23,696
Spending / Student
$20,729
$23,119
Best Moon Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccormick Elementary 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
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Bon Meade Elementary 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
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
Moon Area Sr. High 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
| 1,247 students
Rank: #44.
J H Brooks Elementary 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
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
J.a. Allard Elementary 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
| 212 students
Rank: #66.
Moon Area Lower Middle 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
| 609 students
Rank: #77.
Richard J. Hyde Elementary 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
| 215 students
Rank: #88.
Moon Area Upper Middle 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
| 611 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moon Area School District?
Moon Area School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,072 students.
What is the rank of Moon Area School District?
Moon Area School District is ranked #48 out of 675 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?
73% of Moon Area School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
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 $20,729 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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