Serving 154 students in grades 7-8, West Middlesex Area 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
154 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend West Middlesex Area Middle School?
154 students attend West Middlesex Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of West Middlesex Area Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Middlesex Area Middle School?
West Middlesex Area Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Middlesex Area Middle School offer ?
West Middlesex Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is West Middlesex Area Middle School part of?
West Middlesex Area Middle School is part of West Middlesex Area School District.
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