Is Weatherly Area Middle School a good school?

Weatherly Area Middle School ranks 510 th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Weatherly Area Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 126 students attended Weatherly Area Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Weatherly Area Middle School?

Students at Weatherly Area Middle School are 86% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Weatherly Area Middle School attend?

Students who attend Weatherly Area Middle School usually go on to attend Weatherly Area High School

Weatherly Area Middle School

Summary:

Weatherly Area Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the small town of Weatherly, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 126 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces several key challenges, including declining academic performance, a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and an inability to translate its high per-student spending into improved student outcomes.

Weatherly Area Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on PSSA tests in Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the state averages, with only 20% proficient or better in Math, 60.6% in Science, and 50.9% in English Language Arts. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 134 out of 728 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2013-2014 to 510 out of 893 in 2022-2023. This trend is concerning and suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its instructional strategies, curriculum, and resource allocation to improve student outcomes.

The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Weatherly Area Middle School, with 61.9% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, likely presents unique challenges in terms of providing additional support and resources to these students. This is significantly higher than the nearby Northwestern Lehigh Middle School (25.38%) and Palmerton Area Junior High School (41.57%). The school's high spending per student of $16,380 in the 2021-2022 school year may be an attempt to address these challenges, but the academic performance data suggests that more targeted interventions and support may be needed.

Detail:

Public 6-8

602 6th St
Weatherly, PA 18255-1520

(570) 427-8689

District: Weatherly Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
510^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,380

Students who attend Weatherly Area Middle School usually attend:

High:

Weatherly Area High School

Feeder schools for Weatherly Area Middle School:

Elementary:

Weatherly Area Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 126

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.7%

Hispanic:

11.1%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Weatherly Area Middle School ranks worse than 57.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.49. (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 (85.7%), Hispanic (11.1%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weatherly Area Middle School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Weatherly Area Middle School employs 8.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weatherly Area Middle School is $16,380.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Weatherly Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Weatherly Area Middle School 510^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Weatherly Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Weatherly Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Weatherly Area School District 267^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Weatherly Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Weatherly Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	78.03	140^th	643	78.2%
2004	84.56	76^th	663	88.5%
2005	92.67	21^st	687	96.9%
2006	76.10	153^rd	736	79.2%
2007	75.12	159^th	749	78.8%
2008	75.70	155^th	753	79.4%
2009	74.67	172^nd	770	77.7%
2010	79.22	121^st	805	85.0%
2011	79.13	127^th	825	84.6%
2012	81.14	104^th	834	87.5%
2013	76.49	164^th	758	78.4%
2014	77.40	134^th	728	81.6%
2015	73.74	201^st	835	75.9%
2016	70.66	249^th	870	71.4%
2017	63.50	323^rd	877	63.2%
2018	67.35	284^th	861	67.0%
2019	75.73	197^th	891	77.9%
2021	37.78	513^th	797	35.6%
2022	45.70	500^th	883	43.4%
2023	45.49	510^th	893	42.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.30	408^th	874	53.3%

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Rank History for White students at Weatherly Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.19	465^th	681	31.7%

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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 Weatherly Area Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	153	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	153
1989	148	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	148
1990	151	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	153
1991	153	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	158
1992	154	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	159
1993	164	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	166
1994	178	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	186
1995	142	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	147
1996	142	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	147
1997	144	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	146
1998	135	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	136
1999	136	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	137
2000	134	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	138
2001	0	1	1	187	1	n/a	n/a	190
2002	188	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	189
2003	188	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	189
2004	175	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	178
2005	188	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	192
2006	176	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	183
2007	180	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	187
2008	175	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	180
2009	170	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	174
2010	158	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	163
2011	166	2	0	6	0	0	0	174
2012	163	2	1	4	1	0	0	171
2013	157	2	1	4	2	0	0	166
2014	144	1	1	5	2	0	0	153
2015	149	2	0	8	2	0	0	161
2016	122	2	1	10	1	0	0	136
2017	134	2	1	8	1	0	0	146
2018	123	1	2	10	1	0	0	137
2019	135	0	1	12	2	0	2	152
2020	137	0	2	17	1	0	4	161
2021	119	0	0	12	1	0	4	136
2022	108	0	0	12	0	0	3	123
2023	108	0	0	14	0	0	4	126

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 Weatherly Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	153	15.0	10.2	n/a
1989	148	9.0	16.4	n/a
1990	153	10.0	15.3	0
1991	158	9.0	17.5	n/a
1992	159	10.0	15.9	n/a
1993	166	8.0	20.8	n/a
1994	186	10.0	18.6	n/a
1995	147	11.0	13.4	n/a
1996	147	11.0	13.4	n/a
1997	146	10.0	14.6	n/a
1998	136	10.0	13.6	n/a
1999	137	11.0	12.5	n/a
2000	138	11.0	12.5	97.8
2001	190	11.0	17.3	71.6
2002	189	12.4	15.2	85.7
2003	189	12.4	15.2	85.7
2004	178	12.3	14.5	87.1
2005	192	11.1	17.3	84.4
2006	183	12.9	14.2	98.4
2007	187	12.1	15.5	98.4
2008	180	16.1	11.2	95
2009	174	16.4	10.6	98.3
2010	163	16.0	10.1	39.9
2011	174	16.3	10.6	42.5
2012	171	16.3	10.4	45.6
2013	166	16.2	10.1	51.2
2014	153	15.5	9.8	49.7
2015	161	17.0	9.4	49.7
2016	136	17.0	8.0	49.3
2017	146	14.6	9.9	53.4
2018	137	13.9	9.8	53.3
2019	152	13.7	11.0	60.5
2020	161	10.7	14.9	63.4
2021	136	9.5	14.1	58.8
2022	123	9.5	12.8	61.8
2023	126	8.6	14.5	61.9

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 Weatherly Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	153	15.0	10.2	n/a
1989	148	9.0	16.4	n/a
1990	153	10.0	15.3	0
1991	158	9.0	17.5	n/a
1992	159	10.0	15.9	n/a
1993	166	8.0	20.8	n/a
1994	186	10.0	18.6	n/a
1995	147	11.0	13.4	n/a
1996	147	11.0	13.4	n/a
1997	146	10.0	14.6	n/a
1998	136	10.0	13.6	n/a
1999	137	11.0	12.5	n/a
2000	138	11.0	12.5	97.8
2001	190	11.0	17.3	71.6
2002	189	12.4	15.2	85.7
2003	189	12.4	15.2	85.7
2004	178	12.3	14.5	87.1
2005	192	11.1	17.3	84.4
2006	183	12.9	14.2	98.4
2007	187	12.1	15.5	98.4
2008	180	16.1	11.2	95
2009	174	16.4	10.6	98.3
2010	163	16.0	10.1	39.9
2011	174	16.3	10.6	42.5
2012	171	16.3	10.4	45.6
2013	166	16.2	10.1	51.2
2014	153	15.5	9.8	49.7
2015	161	17.0	9.4	49.7
2016	136	17.0	8.0	49.3
2017	146	14.6	9.9	53.4
2018	137	13.9	9.8	53.3
2019	152	13.7	11.0	60.5
2020	161	10.7	14.9	63.4
2021	136	9.5	14.1	58.8
2022	123	9.5	12.8	61.8
2023	126	8.6	14.5	61.9

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 Weatherly Area Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$288 (1.6%)	$17,576 (98.4%)	$17,864
2020	$192 (1.3%)	$14,285 (98.7%)	$14,477
2021	$443 (2.7%)	$15,893 (97.3%)	$16,336
2022	$1,310 (8.0%)	$15,070 (92.0%)	$16,380

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Weatherly Area Middle 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 197^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 510^th of 893 Middle schools	35%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Weatherly Area Middle School)	36.6	21.7	14.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Weatherly Area Middle School)	70.8	41.3	29.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Weatherly Area Middle School)	41.9	22.6	19.3%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Weatherly Area Middle School)	72.7	54.8	17.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Weatherly Area Middle School)	56	15.1	40.9%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Weatherly Area Middle School)	70	60.6	9.4%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Weatherly Area Middle School)	72	60.6	11.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Weatherly Area Middle School)	45.2	20	25.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Weatherly Area Middle School)	70	60.6	9.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Weatherly Area Middle School)	71.9	50.9	21%
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	152	126	17.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	12	14	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	135	108	20%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.5%	61.9%	1.4%

Schools Near Weatherly Area Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	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 3rd Grade	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
Weatherly Area Middle School	Public	6-8	602 6th St	Weatherly	18255	Carbon County	Weatherly Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 427-8689	126	9	14.5	61.9%	108 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)	45.5	510^th of 893 public middle schools	42.9%		45.7	500^th of 883 public middle schools	43.4%	10				21.7	22.6	15.1	20.0		60.6	60.6				41.3	54.8	60.6	50.9	$16,380	$1,310	$15,070
Panther Valley Intermediate School	Public	4-6	678 Panther Pride Drive	Lansford	18232	Carbon County	Panther Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 645-2175	417	24	17.3	100.0%	288 (69.1%)	34 (8.2%)	61 (14.6%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.0%)								(n/a)		24.8	24.8	21.9			23.9	69.0		69.0		23.2	41.6	45.4			36.6	$16,033	$6,401	$9,632
Hazleton El/Middle School	Public	3-8	700 North Wyoming St	Hazleton	18201	Luzerne County	Hazleton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 459-3111	879	51	17.0	100.0%	71 (8.1%)	13 (1.5%)	781 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.1%)	13.5	748^th of 893 public middle schools	16.2%		17.1	709^th of 883 public middle schools	19.7%	39	12.4	4.5	5.4	3.3	2.3	5.2	5.6	35.3	28.4	32.1	25.0	18.4	21.8	35.7	31.3	23.3	25.9	$11,142	$1,102	$10,040
Lehighton Area Middle School	Public	6-8	301 Beaver Run Rd	Lehighton	18235	Carbon County	Lehighton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 377-6535	513	50	10.2	52.2%	439 (85.6%)	10 (1.9%)	46 (9.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.3%)	47.8	496^th of 893 public middle schools	44.5%		51	454^th of 883 public middle schools	48.6%	42				31.2	27.4	22.3	27.0		61.1	61.1				49.7	43.0	44.8	45.7	$15,612	$1,451	$14,160
Maple Manor El/Middle School	Public	3-8	1700 W 22nd Street	Hazle Township	18202	Luzerne County	Hazleton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 459-3221	999	47	21.1	100.0%	98 (9.8%)	19 (1.9%)	862 (86.3%)	7 (0.7%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.9%)	18.8	695^th of 893 public middle schools	22.2%		16	717^th of 883 public middle schools	18.8%	22	9.6	3.1	6.4	10.1	8.5	11.3	8.1	47.5	31.3	39.7	27.1	17.3	28.6	38.0	28.6	32.9	28.4	$9,642	$1,145	$8,497
Tamaqua Area Middle School	Public	6-8	502 Penn Street	Tamaqua	18252	Schuylkill County	Tamaqua Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 668-1210	433	32	13.4	61.4%	360 (83.1%)	15 (3.5%)	55 (12.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	41	543^rd of 893 public middle schools	39.2%		48.9	479^th of 883 public middle schools	45.8%	64				29.2	32.1	12.2	24.1		53.5	53.5				38.0	55.1	37.1	42.5	$16,179	$515	$15,664
Palmerton Area Junior High School	Public	7-8	3529 Fireline Rd	Palmerton	18071	Carbon County	Palmerton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 826-2492	267	19	14.0	41.6%	243 (91.0%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	60.1	357^th of 893 public middle schools	60.0%		58.9	368^th of 883 public middle schools	58.3%	11					40.3	22.1	30.8		64.2	64.2					58.9	43.5	50.8	$15,042	$311	$14,731
Northern Lehigh Middle School	Public	7-8	600 Diamond St	Slatington	18080	Lehigh County	Northern Lehigh School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 767-9812	224	21	10.4	100.0%	167 (74.6%)	3 (1.3%)	47 (21.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	49.9	469^th of 893 public middle schools	47.5%		34.7	585^th of 883 public middle schools	33.7%	116					41.0	9.6	24.9		50.0	50.0					60.0	42.9	51.2	$21,872	$734	$21,138
Northwestern Lehigh Middle School	Public	6-8	6636 Northwest Rd	New Tripoli	18066	Lehigh County	Northwestern Lehigh School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 298-8661	465	37	12.4	25.4%	418 (89.9%)	10 (2.2%)	21 (4.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	80.7	141^st of 893 public middle schools	84.2%		78.2	155^th of 883 public middle schools	82.4%	14				45.9	36.1	37.6	39.8		79.4	79.4				67.8	74.3	68.5	70.1	$18,615	$722	$17,893

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