Top Rankings
West Mifflin Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,351 students in West Mifflin Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in West Mifflin Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,351 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
West Mifflin Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#471 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
57%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
95 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
606 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
26%
14%
# White Students
1,350 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
57%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
260 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
136
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
175
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
161
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
139
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
164
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
158
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
163
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
179
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
298
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
267
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
201
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,110 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,949 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,110
$23,649
Spending / Student
$24,949
$23,073
Best West Mifflin Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clara Barton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
764 Beverly Dr
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
Grades: K-3
| 203 students
Rank: #22.
West Mifflin Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
91 Commonwealth Ave
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
Grades: 9-12
| 936 students
Rank: #33.
Homeville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4315 Eliza St
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
Grades: PK-3
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
West Mifflin Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
81 Commonwealth Ave
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
Grades: 4-8
| 803 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Mifflin Area School District?
West Mifflin Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,351 students.
What is the rank of West Mifflin Area School District?
West Mifflin Area School District is ranked #474 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Mifflin Area School District?
57% of West Mifflin Area School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Mifflin Area School District?
West Mifflin Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is West Mifflin Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,949 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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