A+
Excellent
96/100

Moon Area Lower MS

📚 05 – 06 🏫 School
📍 904 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township, PA 15108
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 78% · Math 65% proficient · 89th percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Pennsylvania for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
609
Students
enrolled
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%89/100reading 87th percentile, math 92nd percentile among Pennsylvania middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 25% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +13 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency78% (+16 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency65% (+18 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White81%69%reading +12 pts, math +21 pts92nd percentile (list)
Black45%45%reading +12 pts, math +31 pts88th percentile (list)
Hispanic75%45%reading +35 pts, math +26 pts94th percentile (list)
Asian95%85%reading +17 pts, math +17 pts83rd percentile (list)
Multiracial75%45%reading +19 pts, math +12 pts78th percentile (list)
Low-income62%42%reading +18 pts, math +19 pts86th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 904 Beaver Grade Road
City Moon Township
ZIP Code 15108
District 4215830
NCES School ID 421583007462
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 15108

Understanding the community around Moon Area Lower MS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $89,619
Per Capita Income $47,384
Poverty Rate 2.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 44.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.8%
High School or Higher 95.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $243,000
Median Rent $1,113
Owner-Occupied 72.4%
Renter-Occupied 27.6%
View full data for ZIP 15108 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Moon Area Lower MS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 74.7%
Hispanic/Latino 9.0%
Black 5.3%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More Races 5.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 609
Teachers (FTE) 47.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Moon Area Lower MS?
Moon Area Lower MS has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Moon Area Lower MS?
Moon Area Lower MS has 609 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Moon Area Lower MS serve?
Moon Area Lower MS serves grades 05 – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Moon Area Lower MS receive per student?
Moon Area Lower MS receives $21,182 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Moon Area Lower MS in 15108 ▼
Avg Home Value
$307,841
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,507
1-Year Change
+5.2%
% Renters
27.6%

Other Schools in 15108

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026