Serving 104 students in grades 7-8, West Greene 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend West Greene Middle School?
104 students attend West Greene Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of West Greene Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Greene Middle School?
West Greene Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Greene Middle School offer ?
West Greene Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is West Greene Middle School part of?
West Greene Middle School is part of West Greene School District.
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