Connellsville Junior High School West serves 502 students in grades 7-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
502 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)64%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Connellsville Junior High School West?
502 students attend Connellsville Junior High School West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Connellsville Junior High School West students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connellsville Junior High School West?
Connellsville Junior High School West has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Connellsville Junior High School West offer ?
Connellsville Junior High School West offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Connellsville Junior High School West part of?
Connellsville Junior High School West is part of Connellsville Area School District.
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