Wind Gap Middle School

Summary:

Wind Gap Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 4-8 in the Bangor Area School District, with a student population of 518 located in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking in the middle range of Pennsylvania middle schools.

Wind Gap Middle School has some key strengths, including consistently strong academic performance, particularly in Math and Science, where the school outperforms the state average on PSSA tests. The school also boasts a 0% dropout rate, an excellent metric that differentiates it from many other schools. However, the school's student population is significantly more racially homogeneous compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student bodies. Additionally, while the school performs well for its Hispanic and low-income student subgroups, it ranks lower for its disabled student subgroup, an area that could benefit from further investigation and targeted support.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Wind Gap Middle School generally outperforms schools like J.T. Lambert Intermediate and East Hills Middle School in terms of test scores and overall rankings. However, schools like Nazareth Area Middle School and Bangor Area Middle School, which have higher district rankings, also outperform Wind Gap Middle School in several metrics.


Detail:

Public 4-8

 1620 Teels Rd
       Pen Argyl, PA  18072-9734


(610) 863-9093

District: Pen Argyl Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
283rd of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,620 Help


Students who attend Wind Gap Middle School usually attend:

High:    Pen Argyl Area High School

Feeder schools for Wind Gap Middle School:

Elementary:    Plainfield Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  518

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.1%
Hispanic:
8.5%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wind Gap Middle School ranks better than 57.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wind Gap Middle School ranks better than 68.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.79. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.1%), Hispanic (8.5%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wind Gap Middle School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wind Gap Middle School is $16,620.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wind Gap Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wind Gap Middle School 650th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Wind Gap Middle School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Wind Gap Middle School 283rd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Wind Gap Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Pen Argyl Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pen Argyl Area School District 192nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wind Gap Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Wind Gap Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.40 843rd 1545 45.4%
2007 57.19 803rd 1555 48.4%
2008 50.63 964th 1551 37.8%
2009 53.62 899th 1549 42.0%
2010 63.50 673rd 1579 57.4%
2011 61.83 732nd 1597 54.2%
2012 56.97 908th 1599 43.2%
2013 60.47 751st 1519 50.6%
2014 59.01 760th 1467 48.2%
2015 58.16 738th 1474 49.9%
2016 51.83 901st 1554 42.0%
2017 42.54 1036th 1547 33.0%
2018 46.72 977th 1530 36.1%
2019 54.13 845th 1544 45.3%
2021 59.97 642nd 1433 55.2%
2022 64.80 596th 1534 61.1%
2023 62.30 650th 1534 57.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wind Gap Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.12 495th 1414 65.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Wind Gap Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.33 296th 1043 71.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Wind Gap Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.11 687th 1236 44.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wind Gap Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wind Gap Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.16 355th 643 44.8%
2004 59.23 332nd 663 49.9%
2005 74.24 190th 687 72.3%
2006 70.41 219th 736 70.2%
2007 71.14 220th 749 70.6%
2008 67.87 264th 753 64.9%
2009 65.99 280th 770 63.6%
2010 75.61 161st 805 80.0%
2011 78.61 136th 825 83.5%
2012 63.49 366th 834 56.1%
2013 65.84 306th 758 59.6%
2014 61.09 328th 728 54.9%
2015 57.55 371st 835 55.6%
2016 58.76 391st 870 55.1%
2017 63.46 325th 877 62.9%
2018 64.14 327th 861 62.0%
2019 61.58 371st 891 58.4%
2021 56.71 337th 797 57.7%
2022 64.60 306th 883 65.3%
2023 66.79 283rd 893 68.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wind Gap Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.96 261st 874 70.1%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Wind Gap Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.51 365th 660 44.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Wind Gap Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.19 171st 362 52.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Wind Gap Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.12 287th 681 57.9%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Wind Gap Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 622 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1989 675 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 682
1990 526 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1991 681 6 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1992 510 6 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 529 4 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1994 679 3 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1995 708 3 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1996 708 3 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1997 751 3 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 772
1998 750 6 11 7 2 n/a n/a 0 776
1999 736 7 12 5 1 n/a n/a 0 761
2000 704 7 13 3 1 n/a n/a 0 728
2001 747 9 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 776
2002 775 9 17 19 0 n/a n/a 0 820
2003 775 9 17 19 0 n/a n/a 0 820
2004 782 12 9 24 0 n/a n/a 0 827
2005 793 13 11 23 0 n/a n/a 0 840
2006 746 12 13 31 0 n/a n/a 0 802
2007 725 10 11 29 0 n/a n/a 0 775
2008 700 14 13 30 0 n/a n/a 0 757
2009 652 11 10 21 2 n/a n/a 0 696
2010 638 7 9 20 1 n/a n/a 6 681
2011 637 8 9 14 0 0 14 0 682
2012 620 5 5 11 1 0 17 0 659
2013 601 4 5 14 0 0 32 0 656
2014 587 5 7 17 1 0 36 0 653
2015 604 7 6 23 1 0 23 0 664
2016 576 7 8 23 2 0 27 0 643
2017 592 7 8 24 1 1 23 0 656
2018 594 7 7 27 1 1 28 0 665
2019 562 9 6 31 0 0 24 0 632
2020 518 11 5 40 0 0 21 0 595
2021 516 6 7 38 1 1 21 0 590
2022 467 8 5 34 1 0 24 0 539
2023 441 11 3 44 1 0 18 0 518

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 Wind Gap Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 30.8 20.3 n/a
1989 682 30.8 22.1 n/a
1990 533 32.0 16.6 0
1991 696 32.0 21.7 n/a
1992 524 29.5 17.7 n/a
1993 545 24.0 22.7 n/a
1994 695 31.0 22.4 n/a
1995 733 35.0 20.9 n/a
1996 733 35.0 20.9 n/a
1997 772 38.0 20.3 n/a
1998 776 38.0 20.4 n/a
1999 761 42.0 18.1 n/a
2000 728 42.0 17.3 19.8
2001 776 43.0 18.0 17.4
2002 820 44.5 18.4 16.2
2003 820 44.5 18.4 16.2
2004 827 47.4 17.4 17.3
2005 840 47.1 17.8 15.8
2006 802 47.6 16.8 17.8
2007 775 47.0 16.5 17.8
2008 757 48.0 15.8 12.2
2009 696 47.7 14.6 23
2010 681 47.7 14.2 30.2
2011 682 46.7 14.5 26.7
2012 659 46.5 14.1 31.1
2013 656 43.9 14.9 26.8
2014 653 44.4 14.7 30
2015 664 44.0 15.0 35.8
2016 643 45.0 14.2 36.4
2017 656 44.5 14.7 38
2018 665 45.2 14.7 41.4
2019 632 42.8 14.7 41
2020 595 45.0 13.2 42.9
2021 590 47.6 12.3 46.4
2022 539 47.3 11.3 42.9
2023 518 45.8 11.2 45.9

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 Wind Gap Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 30.8 20.3 n/a
1989 682 30.8 22.1 n/a
1990 533 32.0 16.6 0
1991 696 32.0 21.7 n/a
1992 524 29.5 17.7 n/a
1993 545 24.0 22.7 n/a
1994 695 31.0 22.4 n/a
1995 733 35.0 20.9 n/a
1996 733 35.0 20.9 n/a
1997 772 38.0 20.3 n/a
1998 776 38.0 20.4 n/a
1999 761 42.0 18.1 n/a
2000 728 42.0 17.3 19.8
2001 776 43.0 18.0 17.4
2002 820 44.5 18.4 16.2
2003 820 44.5 18.4 16.2
2004 827 47.4 17.4 17.3
2005 840 47.1 17.8 15.8
2006 802 47.6 16.8 17.8
2007 775 47.0 16.5 17.8
2008 757 48.0 15.8 12.2
2009 696 47.7 14.6 23
2010 681 47.7 14.2 30.2
2011 682 46.7 14.5 26.7
2012 659 46.5 14.1 31.1
2013 656 43.9 14.9 26.8
2014 653 44.4 14.7 30
2015 664 44.0 15.0 35.8
2016 643 45.0 14.2 36.4
2017 656 44.5 14.7 38
2018 665 45.2 14.7 41.4
2019 632 42.8 14.7 41
2020 595 45.0 13.2 42.9
2021 590 47.6 12.3 46.4
2022 539 47.3 11.3 42.9
2023 518 45.8 11.2 45.9

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 Wind Gap Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $244 (1.8%) $13,165 (98.2%) $13,409
2020 $325 (2.3%) $14,111 (97.7%) $14,436
2021 $282 (1.6%) $16,828 (98.3%) $17,111
2022 $772 (4.6%) $15,848 (95.4%) $16,620

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wind Gap Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 845th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 650th of 1534 Elementary schools
 12.4%
Ranks 371st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 283rd of 893 Middle schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Wind Gap Middle School)4749.4
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Wind Gap Middle School)89.584.3
 5.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wind Gap Middle School)58.252.1
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Wind Gap Middle School)37.541.6
 4.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wind Gap Middle School)48.358.3
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Wind Gap Middle School)44.543.8
 0.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wind Gap Middle School)69.959.5
 10.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Wind Gap Middle School)4253.6
 11.6%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wind Gap Middle School)62.255.4
 6.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Wind Gap Middle School)33.828.7
 5.1%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Wind Gap Middle School)50.859.4
 8.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wind Gap Middle School)56.349
 7.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Wind Gap Middle School)40.643.6
 3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Wind Gap Middle School)67.471.4
 4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wind Gap Middle School)59.154.9
 4.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students632518
 18%
African American911
 22.2%
American Indian01
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic3144
 41.9%
Pacific Islander00
White562441
 21.5%
Two or More Races2418
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41%45.9%
 5%


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Students at Wind Gap Middle School are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Wind Gap Middle School usually go on to attend Pen Argyl Area High School

Wind Gap Middle School ranks 283rd of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 518 students attended Wind Gap Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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