Windber Area Middle School vs. Somerset Area Jr-sr High School
Should you attend Windber Area Middle School or Somerset Area Jr-sr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Windber Area Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 289 students in grades 6-8, Windber Area Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,043 students in grades 6-12, Somerset Area Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
289 students
1,043 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
87 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1097 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#984 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Graduation Rate
n/a
90-94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
105
132
Grade 7 Students
99
150
Grade 8 Students
85
159
Grade 9 Students
-
150
Grade 10 Students
-
166
Grade 11 Students
-
152
Grade 12 Students
-
134
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
88%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
