For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,362 students in 15642, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 15642, PA are Norwin Middle School and West Hempfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 15642 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 15642, PA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15642, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Grades: 7-8
| 803 students
Rank: #22.
West Hempfield Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
156 Northumberland Road
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 850-2140
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 850-2140
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
15642, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15020 Ardara Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(412) 823-1433
Irwin, PA 15642
(412) 823-1433
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-1250
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-1250
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
1015 Pennsylvania Ave
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-8410
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-8410
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
780 Brush Hill Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Grades: K-4
| 481 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 15642, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 15642, PA include Norwin Middle School and West Hempfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 15642?
2 public middle schools are located in 15642.
What is the racial composition of students in 15642?
15642 public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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