Serving 983 students in grades 5-8, Moss Side Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 27% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Moss Side Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
983 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1649 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
29%
14%
White
46%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moss Side Middle School's ranking?
Moss Side Middle School is ranked #1649 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Moss Side Middle School?
983 students attend Moss Side Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Moss Side Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moss Side Middle School?
Moss Side Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moss Side Middle School offer ?
Moss Side Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Moss Side Middle School part of?
Moss Side Middle School is part of Gateway School District.
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