Wallenpaupack Area Middle School

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Wallenpaupack Area Middle School ranks 333 rd of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wallenpaupack Area Middle School is a public middle school serving 644 students in grades 6-8 in Hawley, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Wallenpaupack Area School District, which is ranked 242 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Wallenpaupack Area Middle School has generally lower proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts compared to the state averages and nearby middle schools like Dingman-Delaware Middle School and Western Wayne Middle School. However, the school performs relatively well for its Hispanic and Disabled student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% and top 25-50% of Pennsylvania middle schools, respectively. Conversely, the school's performance for its White and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups is lower, ranking in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

Despite having a higher per-student spending of $24,873 in 2021-2022 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.9 in 2022-2023 compared to nearby schools, Wallenpaupack Area Middle School has seen a slight increase in its dropout rate, from 0.0% in 2020-2021 to 1.6% in 2022-2023. This suggests the school may need to re-evaluate how it allocates its resources to better support student learning and achievement, especially for its White and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups.

Detail:

Public 6-8

139 Atlantic Ave
Hawley, PA 18428-7003

(570) 226-4557

District: Wallenpaupack Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
333^rd of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,873

Students who attend Wallenpaupack Area Middle School usually attend:

High:

Wallenpaupack Area High School

Feeder schools for Wallenpaupack Area Middle School:

Elementary:	Wallenpaupack North Intrmd School
	Wallenpaupack North Prim School
	Wallenpaupack South Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 644

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.2%

Hispanic:

9.5%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wallenpaupack Area Middle School ranks better than 62.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.63. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.2%), Hispanic (9.5%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wallenpaupack Area Middle School is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Wallenpaupack Area Middle School employs 53.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wallenpaupack Area Middle School is $24,873.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wallenpaupack Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallenpaupack Area Middle School 333^rd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Wallenpaupack Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Wallenpaupack Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallenpaupack Area School District 242^nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wallenpaupack Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Wallenpaupack Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	77.31	149^th	643	76.8%
2004	78.17	138^th	663	79.2%
2005	61.83	298^th	687	56.6%
2006	67.69	248^th	736	66.3%
2007	68.80	250^th	749	66.6%
2008	74.84	162^nd	753	78.5%
2009	73.02	200^th	770	74.0%
2010	75.67	159^th	805	80.2%
2011	69.52	264^th	825	68.0%
2012	76.04	185^th	834	77.8%
2013	72.11	217^th	758	71.4%
2014	69.78	233^rd	728	68.0%
2015	67.29	267^th	835	68.0%
2016	71.25	242^nd	870	72.2%
2017	66.08	290^th	877	66.9%
2018	64.86	319^th	861	63.0%
2019	60.27	388^th	891	56.5%
2021	55.48	353^rd	797	55.7%
2022	66.84	271^st	883	69.3%
2023	66.86	281^st	893	68.5%
2024	62.63	333^rd	891	62.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wallenpaupack Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.76	183^rd	874	79.1%
2024	64.28	266^th	877	69.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Wallenpaupack Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	59.35	350^th	860	59.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Wallenpaupack Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.63	124^th	660	81.2%
2024	64.95	149^th	672	77.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Wallenpaupack Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	63.19	306^th	870	64.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wallenpaupack Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.81	107^th	362	70.4%
2024	68.15	85^th	362	76.5%

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Rank History for White students at Wallenpaupack Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.01	273^rd	681	59.9%
2024	46.93	352^nd	673	47.7%

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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 Wallenpaupack Area Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	597	1	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	605
1989	622	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	626
1990	683	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	690
1991	740	12	0	11	8	n/a	n/a	771
1992	813	14	1	18	1	n/a	n/a	847
1993	872	12	5	8	2	n/a	n/a	899
1994	849	21	1	14	3	n/a	n/a	888
1995	750	16	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	770
1996	750	16	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	770
1997	771	12	3	13	2	n/a	n/a	801
1998	790	25	4	15	1	n/a	n/a	835
1999	843	19	6	16	3	n/a	n/a	887
2000	742	29	6	24	0	n/a	n/a	801
2001	822	22	3	19	3	n/a	n/a	869
2002	897	16	10	23	2	n/a	n/a	948
2003	897	16	10	23	2	n/a	n/a	948
2004	932	18	6	24	0	n/a	n/a	980
2005	944	21	7	22	0	n/a	n/a	994
2006	897	24	5	25	1	n/a	n/a	952
2007	863	26	5	34	0	n/a	n/a	928
2008	836	23	3	40	3	n/a	n/a	905
2009	807	27	5	41	3	n/a	n/a	883
2010	779	25	6	37	2	n/a	n/a	849
2011	789	33	6	37	5	0	0	870
2012	788	23	5	38	4	0	3	861
2013	727	17	4	49	6	1	5	809
2014	689	15	3	51	6	1	4	769
2015	663	18	6	55	7	0	4	753
2016	620	17	5	53	5	2	4	706
2017	614	19	8	41	5	2	8	697
2018	618	14	9	52	4	1	13	711
2019	568	11	11	61	3	1	18	673
2020	600	9	8	61	1	1	24	704
2021	570	9	7	71	3	3	20	683
2022	550	18	4	69	4	1	26	672
2023	542	15	5	61	4	1	16	644

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 Wallenpaupack Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	605	42.3	14.3	n/a
1989	626	40.0	15.6	n/a
1990	690	52.0	13.2	0
1991	771	47.5	16.2	n/a
1992	847	48.0	17.6	n/a
1993	899	49.0	18.3	n/a
1994	888	50.0	17.8	n/a
1995	770	49.0	15.7	n/a
1996	770	49.0	15.7	n/a
1997	801	51.0	15.7	n/a
1998	835	51.0	16.4	n/a
1999	887	63.0	14.1	n/a
2000	801	62.0	12.9	42.3
2001	869	65.0	13.4	41.1
2002	948	66.3	14.3	38.1
2003	948	66.3	14.3	38.1
2004	980	69.8	14.0	37.9
2005	994	68.5	14.5	36.3
2006	952	67.3	14.1	30.3
2007	928	68.7	13.5	32.8
2008	905	52.8	17.1	37.8
2009	883	52.0	17.0	43
2010	849	55.3	15.3	48.5
2011	870	53.4	16.2	51.4
2012	861	51.2	16.8	53.3
2013	809	67.0	12.0	55.6
2014	769	64.5	11.9	54.2
2015	753	60.0	12.5	55.5
2016	706	58.0	12.1	52.3
2017	697	58.0	12.0	52.7
2018	711	58.0	12.2	57.8
2019	673	58.7	11.4	57.8
2020	704	56.7	12.4	57.2
2021	683	55.7	12.2	58.4
2022	672	55.7	12.0	52.5
2023	644	53.7	11.9	58.7

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 Wallenpaupack Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	605	42.3	14.3	n/a
1989	626	40.0	15.6	n/a
1990	690	52.0	13.2	0
1991	771	47.5	16.2	n/a
1992	847	48.0	17.6	n/a
1993	899	49.0	18.3	n/a
1994	888	50.0	17.8	n/a
1995	770	49.0	15.7	n/a
1996	770	49.0	15.7	n/a
1997	801	51.0	15.7	n/a
1998	835	51.0	16.4	n/a
1999	887	63.0	14.1	n/a
2000	801	62.0	12.9	42.3
2001	869	65.0	13.4	41.1
2002	948	66.3	14.3	38.1
2003	948	66.3	14.3	38.1
2004	980	69.8	14.0	37.9
2005	994	68.5	14.5	36.3
2006	952	67.3	14.1	30.3
2007	928	68.7	13.5	32.8
2008	905	52.8	17.1	37.8
2009	883	52.0	17.0	43
2010	849	55.3	15.3	48.5
2011	870	53.4	16.2	51.4
2012	861	51.2	16.8	53.3
2013	809	67.0	12.0	55.6
2014	769	64.5	11.9	54.2
2015	753	60.0	12.5	55.5
2016	706	58.0	12.1	52.3
2017	697	58.0	12.0	52.7
2018	711	58.0	12.2	57.8
2019	673	58.7	11.4	57.8
2020	704	56.7	12.4	57.2
2021	683	55.7	12.2	58.4
2022	672	55.7	12.0	52.5
2023	644	53.7	11.9	58.7

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 Wallenpaupack Area Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$344 (1.6%)	$21,121 (98.4%)	$21,464
2020	$202 (1.0%)	$20,840 (99.0%)	$21,042
2021	$358 (1.5%)	$22,834 (98.5%)	$23,192
2022	$901 (3.6%)	$23,972 (96.4%)	$24,873

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wallenpaupack Area Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 388^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 281^st of 893 Middle schools	12.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Wallenpaupack Area Middle School)	32.8	31.6	1.2%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wallenpaupack Area Middle School)	63.6	62.7	0.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Wallenpaupack Area Middle School)	48.5	40.3	8.2%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wallenpaupack Area Middle School)	57.4	62.1	4.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Wallenpaupack Area Middle School)	31.4	21.2	10.2%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Wallenpaupack Area Middle School)	61.8	72.8	11%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wallenpaupack Area Middle School)	59.7	59	0.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Wallenpaupack Area Middle School)	38	30.9	7.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Wallenpaupack Area Middle School)	61.8	72.8	11%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wallenpaupack Area Middle School)	60.2	61.2	1%
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	673	644	4.3%
African American	11	15	36.4%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	11	5	54.5%
Hispanic	61	61
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	568	542	4.6%
Two or More Races	18	16	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.8%	58.7%	0.9%

Schools Near Wallenpaupack Area Middle 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 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	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
Wallenpaupack Area Middle School	Public	6-8	139 Atlantic Ave	Hawley	18428	Pike County	Wallenpaupack Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 226-4557	644	54	11.9	58.7%	542 (84.2%)	15 (2.3%)	61 (9.5%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.5%)	62.6	333^rd of 891 public middle schools	62.6%		66.9	281^st of 893 public middle schools	68.5%	52	25.3	55.6	26.1	35.5	58.9	58.9	46.9	63.6	58.2	56.1	$24,873	$901	$23,972
Wayne Highlands Middle School	Public	6-8	482 Grove St	Honesdale	18431	Wayne County	Wayne Highlands School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 253-5900	376	31	12.0	46.5%	337 (89.6%)	2 (0.5%)	24 (6.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.4%)	89.2	72^nd of 891 public middle schools	91.9%		86	94^th of 893 public middle schools	89.5%	22	59.1	72.1	52.2	61.5	78.2	78.2	64.4	74.4	68.4	69.1	$22,692	$809	$21,883
Western Wayne Middle School	Public	6-8	1970B Easton Turnpike	Lake Ariel	18436	Wayne County	Western Wayne School District	No	No	No	No	(800) 321-9973	411	35	11.6	57.2%	357 (86.9%)	4 (1.0%)	30 (7.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.1%)	59.8	368^th of 891 public middle schools	58.7%		62.3	326^th of 893 public middle schools	63.5%	42	31.7	31.7	25.5	29.5	63.1	63.1	51.4	61.2	52.4	55.3	$28,066	$1,259	$26,807
Dingman-Delaware Middle School	Public	6-8	1365 Route 739	Dingmans Ferry	18328	Pike County	Delaware Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 296-3140	524	41	12.9	45.2%	396 (75.6%)	15 (2.9%)	82 (15.6%)	10 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	77.8	163^rd of 891 public middle schools	81.7%		71.6	228^th of 893 public middle schools	74.5%	65	50.9	31.2	35.5	39.2	72.2	72.2	66.3	69.0	69.9	68.4	$19,091	$648	$18,443

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