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Moon Area Lower Middle School

Moon Area SD · Allegheny County · 904 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township, PA 15108.0

(412)264-9440

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10/10
#52
Rank 52 out of 520
Top 10%
English Language Arts9/10 · #91 · 83rd percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #24 · 96th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

School Overview

Moon Area Lower Middle School sits in Moon Township, a suburban community just west of Pittsburgh near the airport corridor, where well-kept neighborhoods and easy highway access make it a popular landing spot for families relocating to the region. The school's math scores are particularly impressive, placing it among the top handful of middle schools in Pennsylvania, which tends to attract families who prioritize strong STEM foundations. If you're settling into western Allegheny County and want a middle school experience that punches well above its weight academically, Moon Area is worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

603 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
462 (77%)
Hispanic
41 (7%)
Multiple Races
39 (6%)
Asian
36 (6%)
African American
24 (4%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners34 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged143 (24%)
Students with Disabilities114 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

639
Enrollment
44.8
Teachers (FTE)
14.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #234 · 55th percentile

48 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found