Summary:
The Monessen City School District in Pennsylvania has only one elementary school, Monessen Elementary Center, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with significantly lower academic proficiency rates compared to the state average.
Monessen Elementary Center's performance on PSSA tests is well below the state average, with only 16.8% of students proficient or better in Math and 16.9% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 41.7% and 48.5%, respectively. The school also serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 87.38% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year.
Despite the school's challenges, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.4, which is slightly lower than the state average. However, the school's per-student spending of $84 for the 2022-2023 school year is significantly lower than the state average, suggesting that the school may lack the necessary resources and funding to provide a high-quality education for its students. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach, including increased funding, targeted interventions, and a focus on improving the overall educational opportunities for the students in this district.
Thank you for your feedback!