Serving 484 students in grades 5-8, Westmont Hilltop 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 48% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 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.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
484 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)48%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)2%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)1%
10%
Black
(15-16)2%
15%
White
(15-16)91%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Westmont Hilltop Middle School?
484 students attend Westmont Hilltop Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Westmont Hilltop Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westmont Hilltop Middle School?
Westmont Hilltop Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westmont Hilltop Middle School offer ?
Westmont Hilltop Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Westmont Hilltop Middle School part of?
Westmont Hilltop Middle School is part of Westmont Hilltop School District.
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