Moon Area Lower MS

904 Beaver Grade Road
Moon Township, PA 15108

639 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Moon Area Lower Middle School, located at 904 Beaver Grade Road in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, serves as a key transitional academic environment within the Moon Area School District. The school is specifically dedicated to supporting students in the middle-grade levels, typically focusing on fostering the social, emotional, and academic growth necessary to bridge the gap between elementary and upper-level middle school education. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the structured support they need to navigate the complexities of early adolescence.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that includes various extracurricular activities, arts, and technology integration. By creating a collaborative environment that involves both faculty and the local community, Moon Area Lower Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school culture. The administration and staff prioritize preparing students for future academic success by encouraging critical thinking, responsibility, and consistent personal development throughout their time at the campus.

639

Total Students

51.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moon Area Lower MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	476
Hispanic	48
Black	28
Asian	40
Two or More	46
American Indian	1

White
476 (74.5%)
Hispanic
48 (7.5%)
Two or More
46 (7.2%)
Asian
40 (6.3%)
Black
28 (4.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Moon Area SD
Phone:	(412)264-9440
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 353

Grade 6 286