Moon Area Upper MS vs West Allegheny MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moon Area Upper MS
Moon Township · Public middle · Grades 7–8
621 students
West Allegheny MS
Imperial · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
| Measure | Moon Area Upper MS Moon Township, Pennsylvania | West Allegheny MS Imperial, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #63 of 521 | #91 of 521 |
| National rank | #1148 of 15,369 | #1729 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 621 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 61% |
| city | Moon Township | Imperial |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moon Area Upper MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 78.5).
- •West Allegheny MS does better on math proficiency (61% vs 55%).
- •West Allegheny MS does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Moon Area Upper MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 27.8%).
- •Moon Area Upper MS does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.2).
- •West Allegheny MS is the larger school with 796 students compared with 621.
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 Moon Area Upper MS better than West Allegheny MS?
On the Success Index (US), Moon Area Upper MS ranks higher (82.2 vs 78.5 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 Moon Area Upper MS and West Allegheny MS?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Moon Township and Imperial in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moon Area Upper MS: 621. West Allegheny MS: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moon Area Upper MS and West Allegheny MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Moon Area Upper MS is 63rd of 521 and West Allegheny MS is 91st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).