Summary:
West Allegheny Middle School is a public middle school serving 767 students in grades 6-8 in the West Allegheny School District, located in Imperial, PA. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Pennsylvania, with outstanding academic performance, low dropout rates, and a strong commitment to serving diverse student populations.
West Allegheny Middle School's academic achievements are truly impressive. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 26th out of 891 middle schools in the state, with 69.1% of students proficient or better in Math, 75.8% in Science, and 83% in English Language Arts. This level of performance significantly outpaces nearby schools, such as Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 (14.3% proficient in Math), Hopewell Junior High School (42.8% proficient in Math), and Chartiers Valley Middle School (31.4% proficient in Math). The school's exceptional performance extends to serving diverse student populations, ranking among the top schools in the state for female, male, white, and low-income students.
West Allegheny Middle School's commitment to student success is further evidenced by its very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% over the past few years, significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, between 24.32% and 30.25%, suggests a relatively affluent student population. With a strong investment in resources and programs, spending between $15,317 and $16,854 per student, West Allegheny Middle School has consistently maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking among the top 100 middle schools in Pennsylvania for several years, making it a standout educational institution in the region.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
West Allegheny School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,854
Students who attend West Allegheny Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for West Allegheny Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9
Number of students: 790
Racial breakdown:
White:
84.4%
Two or more races:
5.9%
African American:
3.3%
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Hispanic:
3.2%
Asian:
3.0%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28%
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