At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 409
128
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
78%+8.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Monessen MS is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Monessen, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 128 students. It is part of the Monessen City SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictMonessen City SD
County42129
CityMonessen
ZIP15062
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID421560000087
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment128
White37.5%
Hispanic / Latino6.2%
Black / African American39.1%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races16.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
37.5%
Hispanic
6.2%
Black
39.1%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
16.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.