Serving 87 students in grades 7-8, Wilkinsburg 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)2%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)1%
10%
Black
(15-16)95%
15%
White
(15-16)1%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Wilkinsburg Middle School?
87 students attend Wilkinsburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wilkinsburg Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilkinsburg Middle School?
Wilkinsburg Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilkinsburg Middle School offer ?
Wilkinsburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Wilkinsburg Middle School part of?
Wilkinsburg Middle School is part of Wilkinsburg Borough School District.
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