West Hills Intermediate School

Summary:

West Hills Intermediate School is a public middle school located in Kittanning, PA, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 475 students. The school is part of the Armstrong School District, which is ranked 209 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Hills Intermediate School faces some unique challenges, with over 99% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average and most nearby schools. The school has strong performance in Science, with over 75% of students scoring proficient or advanced in recent years, outperforming the state and district averages. However, its Math and English Language Arts proficiency rates have been more mixed, with Math scores declining in recent years and now slightly below the state and district averages. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Freeport Area Middle School, which is 12 miles away, West Hills Intermediate School has significantly lower proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts, despite having a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

The data suggests that the Armstrong School District is investing resources into West Hills Intermediate School, with a steady increase in per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio. However, the academic outcomes suggest more targeted interventions may be needed to support student learning, particularly in the areas of Math and English Language Arts.

Detail:

Public 4-6

175 Heritage Park Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201-1907

(724) 543-1121

District: Armstrong School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,751

Feeder schools for West Hills Intermediate School:

Elementary:

West Hills Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 436

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Two or more races:

3.0%

African American:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Hills Intermediate School ranks worse than 59.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.13. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), two or more races (3%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Hills Intermediate School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare West Hills Intermediate School employs 37.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Hills Intermediate School is $18,751.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Hills Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Hills Intermediate School 904^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See West Hills Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Disabled students:

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White students:

Armstrong School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Armstrong School District 209^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Hills Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at West Hills Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2009	51.09	952^nd	1549	38.5%
2010	59.42	794^th	1579	49.7%
2011	61.03	749^th	1597	53.1%
2012	54.84	953^rd	1599	40.4%
2013	47.53	1004^th	1519	33.9%
2014	48.75	958^th	1467	34.7%
2015	43.65	962^nd	1474	34.7%
2016	46.69	981^st	1554	36.9%
2017	55.78	823^rd	1547	46.8%
2018	60.81	705^th	1530	53.9%
2019	59.98	727^th	1544	52.9%
2021	65.29	530^th	1433	63.0%
2022	62.89	625^th	1534	59.3%
2023	50.78	861^st	1534	43.9%
2024	47.13	904^th	1526	40.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Hills Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.17	817^th	1414	42.2%
2024	47.30	839^th	1432	41.4%

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Rank History for Female students at West Hills Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.04	928^th	1488	37.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West Hills Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.57	729^th	1043	30.1%
2024	34.97	708^th	1084	34.7%

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Rank History for Male students at West Hills Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	49.40	845^th	1495	43.5%

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Rank History for White students at West Hills Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.22	944^th	1236	23.6%
2024	28.85	964^th	1229	21.6%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for West Hills Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	524	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	528
2008	496	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	500
2009	499	7	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	509
2010	513	7	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	522
2011	516	5	1	3	0	0	0	525
2012	495	5	1	2	0	0	1	504
2013	501	8	1	2	0	0	3	515
2014	495	8	0	2	0	0	1	506
2015	502	9	1	1	0	0	3	516
2016	501	7	2	4	0	0	4	518
2017	524	8	2	5	1	0	0	540
2018	528	5	2	7	1	0	3	546
2019	513	7	1	9	1	0	4	535
2020	503	8	1	6	0	0	3	521
2021	480	6	1	8	0	0	4	499
2022	475	10	1	5	0	0	7	498
2023	449	8	2	7	0	0	9	475
2024	409	9	0	5	0	0	13	436

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Hills Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	528	32.2	16.4	43.8
2008	500	31.7	15.8	47.8
2009	509	32.2	15.8	43.2
2010	522	33.0	15.8	47.7
2011	525	35.6	14.7	41.7
2012	504	32.6	15.4	43.5
2013	515	36.9	13.9	45.8
2014	506	35.9	14.0	45.5
2015	516	38.0	13.5	48.4
2016	518	37.0	14.0	51.4
2017	540	35.9	15.0	100
2018	546	37.4	14.5	100
2019	535	38.9	13.7	100
2020	521	38.6	13.4	100
2021	499	40.7	12.2	99.4
2022	498	38.3	13.0	99.4
2023	475	37.1	12.7	100
2024	436	37.1	11.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Hills Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	528	32.2	16.4	43.8
2008	500	31.7	15.8	47.8
2009	509	32.2	15.8	43.2
2010	522	33.0	15.8	47.7
2011	525	35.6	14.7	41.7
2012	504	32.6	15.4	43.5
2013	515	36.9	13.9	45.8
2014	506	35.9	14.0	45.5
2015	516	38.0	13.5	48.4
2016	518	37.0	14.0	51.4
2017	540	35.9	15.0	100
2018	546	37.4	14.5	100
2019	535	38.9	13.7	100
2020	521	38.6	13.4	100
2021	499	40.7	12.2	99.4
2022	498	38.3	13.0	99.4
2023	475	37.1	12.7	100
2024	436	37.1	11.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Hills Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,305 (8.2%)	$14,703 (91.9%)	$16,007
2020	$1,316 (8.2%)	$14,819 (91.8%)	$16,135
2021	$3,161 (17.8%)	$14,587 (82.2%)	$17,748
2022	$3,455 (18.4%)	$15,296 (81.6%)	$18,751

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Hills Intermediate School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 727^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 861^st of 1534 Elementary schools	9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Math (West Hills Intermediate School)	50.7	47.7	3%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (West Hills Intermediate School)	85.2	75.7	9.5%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Hills Intermediate School)	65.6	37.3	28.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (West Hills Intermediate School)	45.9	41.3	4.6%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Hills Intermediate School)	58.2	41.1	17.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (West Hills Intermediate School)	48.6	54.1	5.5%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Hills Intermediate School)	62.8	52.8	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (West Hills Intermediate School)	48.3	47.7	0.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (West Hills Intermediate School)	85.2	75.7	9.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Hills Intermediate School)	62.1	43.6	18.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	535	475	11.2%
African American	7	8	14.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	9	7	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	513	449	12.5%
Two or More Races	4	9	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near West Hills Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)						PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Hills Intermediate School	Public	4-6	175 Heritage Park Drive	Kittanning	16201	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 543-1121	436	37	11.7	100.0%	409 (93.8%)	9 (2.1%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)								(n/a)	33.0	46.3	47.6			43.1	82.6		82.6	28.7	40.2	47.6			39.6	$18,751	$3,455	$15,296
Freeport Area Middle School	Public	6-8	629 South Pike Rd.	Sarver	16055	Butler County	Freeport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 295-9020	426	30	14.0	29.1%	411 (96.5%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	89.8	64^th of 891 public middle schools	92.8%		85	104^th of 893 public middle schools	88.4%	40			74.0	46.4	47.7	56.6		74.7	74.7			71.1	73.2	81.4	75.1	$14,874	$414	$14,460
Leechburg Area Middle School	Public	6-8	215 1st St.	Leechburg	15656	Armstrong County	Leechburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 845-7701	146	12	11.8	45.9%	135 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.2%)	68.8	262^nd of 891 public middle schools	70.6%		60.1	359^th of 893 public middle schools	59.8%	97			60.5	48.8	26.4	43.8		61.5	61.5			53.5	68.3	47.2	55.5	$20,100	$2,631	$17,469
Knoch Middle School	Public	6-8	754 Dinnerbell Rd	Saxonburg	16056	Butler County	Knoch School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 352-1700	483	36	13.4	36.4%	470 (97.3%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	65.6	306^th of 891 public middle schools	65.7%		73	217^th of 893 public middle schools	75.7%	89			44.7	34.0	22.8	33.1		59.3	59.3			58.5	65.3	57.9	60.5	$16,478	$820	$15,658
Kiski Area IHS	Public	7-8	260 Hyde Park Rd	Vandergrift	15690	Westmoreland County	Kiski Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 845-2219	524	29	18.3	77.9%	465 (88.7%)	41 (7.8%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	51.6	440^th of 891 public middle schools	50.6%		53.5	431^st of 893 public middle schools	51.7%	9				25.5	24.9	25.2		54.9	54.9				53.3	45.5	49.4	$19,498	$757	$18,740
Apollo-Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	1829 State Route 56	Spring Church	15686	Armstrong County	Apollo-Ridge School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 478-6000	262	24	10.8	100.0%	242 (92.4%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)	52.7	431^st of 891 public middle schools	51.6%		47.6	498^th of 893 public middle schools	44.2%	67			22.4	29.0	17.1	23.1		61.0	61.0			59.7	49.5	53.7	53.7	$16,517	$299	$16,218
Highlands Middle School	Public	5-8	1350 Broadview Boulevard	Natrona Heights	15065	Allegheny County	Highlands School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 226-0600	596	52	11.4	100.0%	427 (71.6%)	53 (8.9%)	18 (3.0%)	10 (1.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (14.3%)	45.4	509^th of 891 public middle schools	42.9%		44	520^th of 893 public middle schools	41.8%	11		32.6	29.5	32.7	20.3	28.6		45.1	45.1		46.1	47.5	49.6	41.8	46.2	$17,152	$1,204	$15,947
Kiski Area Upper Elementary School	Public	5-6	4728 Route 66	Apollo	15613	Westmoreland County	Kiski Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 727-3426	531	37	14.5	80.2%	468 (88.1%)	37 (7.0%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)								(n/a)		44.4	32.3			38.3					58.6	63.5			61.1	$19,563	$654	$18,909
Butler Area IHS	Public	6-8	551 Fairground Hill Road	Butler	16001	Butler County	Butler Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 287-8721	1,267	110	11.5	46.1%	1,167 (92.1%)	24 (1.9%)	33 (2.6%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (3.0%)	73.4	213^th of 891 public middle schools	76.1%		67.9	269^th of 893 public middle schools	69.9%	56			44.7	38.9	31.5	38.3		62.2	62.2			66.5	65.5	61.3	64.4	$15,635	$676	$14,960
Charles A Huston Middle School	Public	6-8	1020 Puckety Church Rd	Lower Burrell	15068	Westmoreland County	Burrell School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 334-1443	403	29	14.0	42.2%	365 (90.6%)	13 (3.2%)	11 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	41.6	541^st of 891 public middle schools	39.3%		42.3	534^th of 893 public middle schools	40.2%	7			21.2	30.0	24.1	25.4		45.6	45.6			40.3	48.1	39.6	43.0	$15,790	$506	$15,283

Frequently Asked Questions about West Hills Intermediate School

What is the racial makeup of West Hills Intermediate School?

Students at West Hills Intermediate School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend West Hills Intermediate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 436 students attended West Hills Intermediate School.

What district is West Hills Intermediate School in?

Armstrong School District

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