McKeesport Area School District

The McKeesport Area School District in Pennsylvania serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 4 schools - 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district faces significant challenges, with student performance consistently falling well below state averages on standardized tests and graduation rates below the state average.

Among the district's schools, Francis McClure Elementary School stands out as a relative bright spot, with the highest performance across several key metrics compared to the other schools in the district. In 2023-2024, Francis McClure had the highest percentage of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, PSSA Science, and PSSA English Language Arts, significantly exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, Founders Hall Middle School, while still below state averages, has the highest metrics among the district's middle schools.

The data also reveals that the McKeesport Area School District serves a predominantly low-income population, with all four schools having very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by the district, which has seen its schools steadily declining in statewide rankings over the past few years.