C−
Monessen City School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12
Serves Monessen.
Students
651
Schools
3
Spent per student
$21,898
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
11:1
Debt
$6.8M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Monessen City School District
- School Grade C−: better than 16% of Pennsylvania districts
- Math proficiency 32 pts below the state
- 11 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 13.3% since 2020
- Debt of $6.8M, about $10,373 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Progress.
K–2Sara Lindemuth El SchSusquehanna Township School District
3–5Thomas W Holtzman Jr El SchSusquehanna Township School District
6–8Susquehanna Twp MSSusquehanna Township School District
9–12Susquehanna Twp HSSusquehanna Township School District
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)84%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$21,898 per student · 1% above PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 64%Support & administration 32%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 28%State 61%Federal 11%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
751’20
711’21
655’22
656’23
651’24
Down 13.3% since 2020.
Students
Black 41%White 33%Two or more races 21%Hispanic 4%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
3 public schools.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.