Moon Area Sd, PA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Moon Area Sd

Moon Area School District serves a community in Allegheny County spread across a small footprint of municipalities, with just over four thousand students across thirteen grades. The district operates eight schools: four elementary buildings, two middle schools, and one high school, along with one additional facility. Enrollment is relatively stable across grade levels, suggesting a steady school population with modest in-migration or out-migration pressure.

State testing results in grades three through eight show proficiency in the mid-to-upper range. About two-thirds of students in those grades scored at proficient or above in both English language arts and math. When measured against the other seventy-four districts in Allegheny County, Moon Area's overall proficiency performance places it in the top quartile, a genuine strength in a county with wide variation in academic outcomes. The district tested substantial numbers of students and reported clean results with no flagged assessment changes, so these numbers reflect stable measurement.

The student body is predominantly white, with meaningful representation of Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial students, along with smaller numbers of Black students and other groups. Data on students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, English learners, and those with individualized education plans were not available, so a reader cannot assess support-population prevalence from the published figures alone; the district's website or a direct inquiry would clarify whether these populations receive specialized programming.

Chronic absenteeism at the district level runs above the county median, meaning Moon Area reports higher chronic absenteeism than the middle point of Allegheny County districts. Parents may want to ask the district about attendance culture and any recent trends, especially as pandemic-related disruption has affected attendance patterns across many schools.

The housing market in Moon Area's communities reflects typical exurban Pittsburgh conditions. Home values hover in the lower-to-mid range for the county, with some appreciation year-over-year. Rental inventory is limited but available. The district's per-pupil spending sits in the lower range among county districts, a fact that bears on program depth and facility investment.

Two fiscal pressures are reshaping the district's near-term outlook. A reassessment of property values has substantially lowered the assessed tax base, eroding revenue even as operational costs rise. The district has adopted a real estate tax increase for the coming school year to address the shortfall, with costs concentrated in special education, salaries, healthcare, and utilities. This is a structural shift, not a temporary one-time fix, and families considering a move into the district should expect ongoing property tax pressure. Second, a major secondary-campus reconstruction project is underway. Tiger Stadium and tennis courts are now closed for construction, and the high school will need to absorb athletic rental costs during the construction window. This affects sports families directly and reshapes the budget for a period of years.

The district's academic standing is solid, and its student body is diverse. Its finances and physical plant face real headwinds that are worth understanding fully before a family commits to the area. A parent should inquire about the timeline for stadium completion, any other planned facility work, and the district's medium-term budget projections to see the full cost picture.

See more original research from School Decision →

District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

4,113

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 9%

Black 5%

White 73%

Asian 6%

Two+ 7%

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

47%

—

Gr 4

58%

—

Gr 5

50%

—

Gr 6

36%

—

Gr 7

40%

—

Gr 8

44%

—

Gr 38

46%

—

Math

Gr 3

66%

—

Gr 4

70%

—

Gr 5

51%

—

Gr 6

32%

—

Gr 7

34%

—

Gr 8

27%

—

Gr 38

48%

—

Schools in this District

8 schools are officially reported under this district.

Richard J. Hyde El Sch

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

1 grade reported

70%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

68%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$299,415

Year-over-year change+2.5%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$226K to $306K

vs. state typical1.05x

vs. national typical0.81x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
15108	Coraopolis	$306K	+2.7%	92.0%
15046	Crescent	$226K	+0.2%	8.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,467/mo

Year-over-year change+4.7%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
15108	Coraopolis	$1,467	+4.7%	92.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,511/mo

Home price / national median income3.6x

Annual rent / national median income21.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$44/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)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.