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Monessen City School District

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1275 Rostraver St
Monessen, PA 15062
Westmoreland County
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PH: (724) 684-3600

Grades K-12
1041 students
3 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

76% (2008)

56% (2007)

58% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math

72% (2008)

57% (2007)

71% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

37% (2008)

58% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

39% (2008)

65% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

51% (2008)

74% (2007)

67% (2006)

41% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing

38% (2008)

38% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math

78% (2008)

78% (2007)

79% (2006)

37% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

49% (2008)

38% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math

42% (2008)

33% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

30% (2008)

34% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

40% (2008)

24% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

75% (2008)

71% (2007)

65% (2006)

51% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

76% (2008)

83% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math

74% (2008)

61% (2007)

57% (2006)

46% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading

53% (2008)

59% (2007)

63% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing

85% (2008)

74% (2007)

89% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

57% (2008)

60% (2007)

53% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
The results for reading, writing and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

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PSSA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	75%
Male	77%
Black	81%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	73%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	68%
Male	77%
Black	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	66%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	37%
Female	33%
Male	42%
Black	25%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
IEP	9%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	30%
Male	50%
Black	15%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
IEP	36%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	51%
Female	64%
Male	41%
Black	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	44%

Writing	This District
All Students	38%
Female	55%
Male	23%
Black	36%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	42%
Economically disadvantaged	33%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	73%
Male	82%
Black	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	72%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	49%
Female	52%
Male	47%
Black	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	35%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	29%
Male	50%
Black	28%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	30%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	30%
Female	32%
Male	27%
Black	8%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	16%
IEP	0%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	38%
Male	42%
Black	20%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
IEP	0%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	80%
Male	72%
Black	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	71%

Writing	This District
All Students	76%
Female	88%
Male	67%
Black	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	67%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	74%
Male	74%
Black	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	69%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	55%
Male	52%
Black	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	36%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	94%
Male	78%
Black	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	77%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	58%
Male	57%
Black	23%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	36%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
The results for reading, writing and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania.
The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	14	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	57%	75%
Black, not Hispanic	43%	16%
Hispanic	<1%	6%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	64%	31%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,265	$9,675

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	62%
Student and staff support	6%	8%
Administration	15%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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