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Steel Valley Middle School

Q: Is Steel Valley Middle School a good school?

Steel Valley Middle School ranks 627 th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

627^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 873 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Better than 28% of Pennsylvania middle schools

Summary

Steel Valley Middle School is a public middle school located in Munhall, Pennsylvania, serving 424 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Steel Valley School District, which is ranked 453 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Steel Valley Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools, with a ranking between 543-634 out of 797-893 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests is significantly below the state averages in both Math and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 16.9% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 41.7%. In PSSA English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rate was 32.1%, compared to the state average of 48.5%.

When comparing Steel Valley Middle School to nearby middle schools, such as Pleasant Hills Middle School in the West Jefferson Hills School District, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming academically. Pleasant Hills Middle School consistently ranks in the top 5% of Pennsylvania middle schools and outperforms Steel Valley Middle School by a significant margin on PSSA tests. Addressing the academic and demographic challenges faced by Steel Valley Middle School will require a comprehensive approach to support the unique needs of its student population.

429

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

98.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3114 Main St
Munhall, PA 15120-2730

(412) 464-3600

District: Steel Valley School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.2%

African American:

40.1%

Two or more races:

8.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 38th percentile in 2023 → 28th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Pennsylvania average (24% vs 45% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 38th-percentile peak (2023) to 28th (2025)

!Math scores 25 pts below the Pennsylvania average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school24%

District avg32%

Pennsylvania avg45%

627^th of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Bottom 28%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

453^rd of 606Steel Valley School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	26.3	627 of 873	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.1	585 of 891	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.7	554 of 893	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.6	573 of 883	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.1	543 of 797	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.9	634 of 891	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.8	584 of 861	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	26.2	638 of 877	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	28.8	623 of 870	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	21.3	598 of 728	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	27.9	593 of 758	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	44.4	567 of 834	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	50.1	516 of 825	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	60.0	389 of 805	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	54.3	432 of 770	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	48.7	470 of 753	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	48.6	472 of 749	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	48.9	457 of 736	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	24.2	569 of 687	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	8.5	603 of 663	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2003	13.9	561 of 643	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	21.1	340 of 393	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.3	248 of 408	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.2	171 of 421	59.4%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	30.3	451 of 643	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.4	453 of 672	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.1	378 of 660	42.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	25.5	608 of 835	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.9	612 of 860	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	24.6	650 of 843	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	49.9	446 of 877	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.5	326 of 874	62.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	26.9	607 of 839	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	41.7	520 of 870	40.2%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2024	38.3	114 of 199	42.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	34.9	436 of 649	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.0	376 of 673	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.6	461 of 681	32.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2024)43rd percentile+8 vs school

White (2025)33rd percentile+5 vs school

Disabled (2025)30th percentile~ school

Male (2025)28th percentile~ school

Female (2025)27th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)23rd percentile-5 vs school

African American (2025)13th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts32%-16 vs state

Math17%-25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)						PSSA English Language Arts (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Steel Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	3114 Main St	Munhall	15120	Allegheny County	Steel Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 464-3600	429	37	11.5	98.8%	194 (45.2%)	172 (40.1%)	21 (4.9%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.2%)	26.3	627^th of 873 public middle schools	28.2%		36.1	585^th of 891 public middle schools	34.3%	42		18.4	8.5	24.2	16.5	16.9		36.8	23.4	40.4	27.8	32.1
West Mifflin Area Middle School	Public	4-8	81 Commonwealth Ave	West Mifflin	15122	Allegheny County	West Mifflin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 466-9131	776	54	14.3	101.3%	450 (58.0%)	169 (21.8%)	45 (5.8%)	14 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (12.6%)	45	491^st of 873 public middle schools	43.8%		45.9	502^nd of 891 public middle schools	43.7%	11	32.1	21.9	29.6	32.6	25.3	28.1	32.1	23.3	35.8	45.7	37.9	34.8	$13,888	$729	$13,159
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy	Public	6-8	7301 Schoyer Avenue	Swissvale	15218	Allegheny County	Woodland Hills School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 731-5816	579	49	11.8	80.3%	110 (19.0%)	365 (63.0%)	50 (8.6%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.8%)	18.1	692^nd of 873 public middle schools	20.7%		17.2	720^th of 891 public middle schools	19.2%	28			10.1	11.3	4.3	8.9			36.8	25.7	22.6	28.9	$38,934	$3,442	$35,493
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8	Public, Magnet	6-8	7100 Reynolds St	Pittsburgh	15208	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-7870	183	17	10.5	101.1%	26 (14.2%)	139 (76.0%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	13 (7.1%)	27.4	618^th of 873 public middle schools	29.2%		26.6	640^th of 891 public middle schools	28.2%	22			13.8	21.4	7.0	14.0			31.7	47.2	27.6	35.3	$20,028	$3,430	$16,598
Brentwood Middle School	Public	6-8	3601 Brownsville Rd	Pittsburgh	15227	Allegheny County	Brentwood Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 881-4940	269	23	11.6	56.5%	172 (63.9%)	36 (13.4%)	23 (8.6%)	18 (6.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.1%)	47	474^th of 873 public middle schools	45.7%		67	287^th of 891 public middle schools	67.8%	187			22.1	44.5	13.5	25.5			40.5	66.2	37.9	47.1	$20,785	$652	$20,133
Founders Hall Middle School	Public	6-8	3600 O'Neil Boulevard	McKeesport	15132	Allegheny County	McKeesport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 664-3690	642	63	10.1	99.1%	207 (32.2%)	320 (49.8%)	39 (6.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	70 (10.9%)	10.2	785^th of 873 public middle schools	10.1%		13.2	756^th of 891 public middle schools	15.2%	29			5.9	6.4	5.6	6.0			18.2	22.3	13.2	17.6	$18,428	$3,052	$15,376
South Allegheny Middle School	Public	6-8	2743 Washington Blvd	McKeesport	15133	Allegheny County	South Allegheny School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 675-3070	321	25	12.7	104.0%	229 (71.3%)	47 (14.6%)	13 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.7%)	29.7	598^th of 873 public middle schools	31.5%		32.9	599^th of 891 public middle schools	32.8%	1			25.0	15.5	9.3	16.3			41.9	17.4	44.8	35.3	$8,435	$248	$8,186
Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	6-10	Penn Center East	Pittsburgh	15235	Allegheny County	Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(412) 867-6209	101	15	6.7	43.6%	1 (1.0%)	84 (83.2%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.9%)	6.1	859^th of 873 public middle schools	1.6%		7.9	830^th of 891 public middle schools	6.8%	29			0.0	4.0	0.0	1.3			0.0	12.5	10.8	9.3	$40,847	$8,439	$32,408
Pleasant Hills Middle School	Public	6-8	404 Old Clairton Road	Pittsburgh	15236	Allegheny County	West Jefferson Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 655-8680	813	49	16.7	28.3%	647 (79.6%)	23 (2.8%)	22 (2.7%)	94 (11.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.0%)	92.4	54^th of 873 public middle schools	93.8%		89.6	68^th of 891 public middle schools	92.4%	14			57.5	63.0	54.9	58.4			69.4	77.7	76.3	74.4	$14,267	$120	$14,147
Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8	Public	6-8	779 Dunster St	Pittsburgh	15226	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-8170	242	20	11.9	105.4%	101 (41.7%)	81 (33.5%)	15 (6.2%)	12 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (13.6%)	27	622^nd of 873 public middle schools	28.8%		17.8	710^th of 891 public middle schools	20.3%	88			14.7	13.2	11.5	13.1			28.9	33.3	44.8	36.1	$42,712	$7,315	$35,397

Frequently Asked Questions about Steel Valley Middle School

How many students attend Steel Valley Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 429 students attended Steel Valley Middle School.

What district is Steel Valley Middle School in?

Steel Valley School District

What is the racial makeup of Steel Valley Middle School?

Students at Steel Valley Middle School are 45% White, 40% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Is Steel Valley Middle School a good school?

Steel Valley Middle School ranks 627^th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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