Mckeesport Area Sd, PA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Mckeesport Area Sd

McKeesport Area School District serves kindergarten through twelfth grade across five municipalities in Allegheny County: McKeesport, White Oak, North Versailles, Dravosburg, and a portion of the Irwin area. The district enrolls a moderate population of students spread across four buildings, with the high school and middle school serving the upper grades and two elementary schools covering the early-grade bands.

The district's academic standing is a primary consideration for families evaluating this area. State math and reading proficiency data from the most recent school year shows that about a quarter of the students tested in grades three through eight demonstrated proficient performance. These results place McKeesport among the lower-performing districts within Allegheny County, sitting in the bottom quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects. The district has been working on this gap through a K-12 math curriculum overhaul, which entered its second year at the high school level, and by adding math coaching support to instruction. Families looking here should view these numbers directly and may want to learn from the district what additional interventions are underway and what the trajectory looks like in the coming years.

Chronic absenteeism is another area where the numbers are notably high for the region, clustering in the bottom quartile among county districts. This pattern can both reflect and compound academic challenges and deserves direct conversation with school leaders about what supports exist for attendance and student engagement.

The student body reflects the demographic character of the communities served. About half of the district's enrollment identifies as Black, with a quarter identifying as white, a portion identifying as multiracial, and smaller shares of Hispanic and Asian students. Demographic data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and English learner enrollment were not available, limiting a full picture of economic need and language supports.

From a financial standpoint, the district has held its property tax millage flat across multiple consecutive budget cycles, including both the 2024-25 and 2025-26 budgets. This stability is meaningful for families concerned about escalating school property taxes, even as year-over-year expenditures have grown. Per-pupil spending sits in the lower range relative to other county districts, reflecting the district's constrained budget environment. The flat tax rate signals fiscal discipline, though families should understand that this reflects the financial pressures the district faces.

The housing market across the district's communities shows modest affordability. Home values and rents vary by municipality, with McKeesport itself at the lower end of the range and White Oak and Irwin areas commanding higher values. Rental costs in the district are moderate by regional standards, and monthly mortgage estimates for district properties fall well below the median estimate for Pennsylvania. The rental market has seen modest recent growth, and overall real estate activity in Allegheny County has picked up, creating a more competitive seller's environment.

The district recently adopted a change to its special education policy regarding age of eligibility, a formal policy shift that affects which students qualify for services. Families with children who receive special education services or suspect they may need them should review this change directly with the district.

McKeesport Area is a district working to close proficiency gaps in a resource-constrained setting, with stable property tax costs and communities that offer affordable housing. The academic data signals meaningful work ahead, and engagement with school leaders about curriculum changes, support systems, and strategic priorities would give families a clearer sense of the direction and pace of improvement.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,059

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 6%

Black 49%

White 33%

Asian 0%

Two+ 12%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

19%

—

Gr 4

12%

—

Gr 5

12%

—

Gr 6

13%

—

Gr 7

18%

—

Gr 8

—

Gr 38

14%

—

Math

Gr 3

22%

—

Gr 4

22%

—

Gr 5

13%

—

Gr 6

—

Gr 7

—

Gr 8

—

Gr 38

11%

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Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

Founders Hall Middle Sch

McKeesport Area SHS

Twin Rivers El Sch

Francis McClure El Sch

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

15%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

19%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$137,120

Year-over-year change+0.2%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$74K to $258K

vs. state typical0.48x

vs. national typical0.37x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
15131	White Oak	$181K	+3.0%	43.9%
15132	McKeesport	$74K	-4.3%	40.1%
15034	Dravosburg	$116K	+6.5%	7.0%
15642	Irwin	$258K	+1.9%	6.3%
15137	North Versailles	$137K	+0.4%	1.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,118/mo

Year-over-year change+7.6%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,097 to $1,396/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
15132	McKeesport	$1,097	—	40.1%
15642	Irwin	$1,191	+7.6%	6.3%
15137	North Versailles	$1,396	—	1.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$692/mo

Home price / national median income1.6x

Annual rent / national median income16.0%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$426/mo

Market Activity: Allegheny County

Median listing price$265,000

Median listing price YoY+1.9%

Median price per sq ft$180

Median price per sq ft YoY-0.6%

Median days on market44.5 days

Median days on market YoY-1.1%

Active listings2,720

Active listings YoY+10.2%

New listings1,632

New listings YoY+10.3%

Pending listings2,231

Pending listings YoY+11.4%

Hotness: median listing price$262,450

Hotness: median listing price YoY+5.0%

Supply score67.3

Supply score YoY+12.9%

Demand score62.1

Demand score YoY-2.0%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$286,387 (+2.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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