Mckeesport Area School District

3590 O'neil Boulevard
Mckeesport, PA 15132-1145
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mckeesport Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,883 students in Mckeesport Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Mckeesport Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
2,883 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
228 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mckeesport Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#595 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
12%
38%
29%
55%
30%
57%
77%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
16%
% Black
48%
14%
% White
32%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,424 is higher than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,667 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,424
$23,724
Spending / Student
$27,667
$23,146

Best Mckeesport Area School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Francis Mcclure Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Longvue Dr
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Gr: K-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Twin Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Cornell St
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Gr: K-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Mckeesport Area Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1960 Eden Park Blvd
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3650
Gr: 9-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Founders Hall Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 O'neil Boulevard
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3690
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mckeesport Area School District?
Mckeesport Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,883 students.
What is the rank of Mckeesport Area School District?
Mckeesport Area School District is ranked #603 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mckeesport Area School District?
48% of Mckeesport Area School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mckeesport Area School District?
Mckeesport Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Mckeesport Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,667 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,883 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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