Mercer Area MS vs Monessen MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 125 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercer Area MS
Mercer · Public middle · Grades 7–8
136 students
Monessen MS
Monessen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
128 students
| Measure | Mercer Area MS Mercer, Pennsylvania | Monessen MS Monessen, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #366 of 521 | #476 of 521 |
| National rank | #8550 of 15,369 | #13272 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 136 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 136 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 7.5% |
| city | Mercer | Monessen |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercer Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 22.8).
- •Mercer Area MS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •Mercer Area MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Monessen MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 97.8%).
- •Monessen MS does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 15.1).
- •Mercer Area MS is the larger school with 136 students compared with 128.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mercer Area MS better than Monessen MS?
On the Success Index (US), Mercer Area MS ranks higher (45.8 vs 22.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mercer Area MS and Monessen MS?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Mercer and Monessen in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mercer Area MS: 136. Monessen MS: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mercer Area MS and Monessen MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mercer Area MS is 366th of 521 and Monessen MS is 476th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).