West Branch Middle School

444 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 257 students in grades 5-8, West Branch Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Branch Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

West Branch Middle School's student population of 257 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

West Branch Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Branch Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1807 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Branch Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Branch Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Branch Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Branch Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
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Black
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Branch Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
96%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Branch Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Branch Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of West Branch Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Branch Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Branch Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Branch Middle School's ranking?
West Branch Middle School is ranked #1807 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend West Branch Middle School?
257 students attend West Branch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of West Branch Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Branch Middle School?
West Branch Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Branch Middle School offer ?
West Branch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Branch Middle School part of?
West Branch Middle School is part of West Branch Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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