West Allegheny Middle School

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.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 207 W Allegheny Rd
       Imperial, PA  15126-9776


(724) 695-8979

District: West Allegheny School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,854 Help


Students who attend West Allegheny Middle School usually attend:

High:    West Allegheny Senior High School

Feeder schools for West Allegheny Middle School:

Elementary:    Donaldson Elementary School
    McKee Elementary School
    Wilson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  790

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.4%
Two or more races:
5.9%
African American:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Allegheny Middle School ranks better than 97.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.64. (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 (84.4%), two or more races (5.9%), African American (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Allegheny Middle School is 14.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Allegheny Middle School is $16,854.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Allegheny Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Allegheny Middle School 26th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See West Allegheny Middle School in the ranking list.)

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West Allegheny School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Allegheny School District 20th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Allegheny Middle School

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Rank History for all students at West Allegheny Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 80.54 114th 643 82.3%
2004 74.13 182nd 663 72.5%
2005 65.15 273rd 687 60.3%
2006 76.55 147th 736 80.0%
2007 71.52 213th 749 71.6%
2008 68.10 261st 753 65.3%
2009 77.34 139th 770 81.9%
2010 77.48 144th 805 82.1%
2011 73.39 210th 825 74.5%
2012 78.94 137th 834 83.6%
2013 73.16 202nd 758 73.4%
2014 74.36 169th 728 76.8%
2015 72.35 218th 835 73.9%
2016 70.06 258th 870 70.3%
2017 82.00 123rd 877 86.0%
2018 84.68 100th 861 88.4%
2019 89.75 57th 891 93.6%
2021 86.38 74th 797 90.7%
2022 91.36 50th 883 94.3%
2023 92.46 42nd 893 95.3%
2024 95.64 26th 891 97.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Allegheny Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.65 32nd 187 82.9%
2024 86.38 26th 199 86.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Allegheny Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.83 31st 874 96.5%
2024 96.32 13th 877 98.5%
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Rank History for Female students at West Allegheny Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.95 35th 860 95.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Allegheny Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.24 32nd 660 95.2%
2024 99.20 9th 672 98.7%
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Rank History for Male students at West Allegheny Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 96.46 16th 870 98.2%
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Rank History for White students at West Allegheny Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.89 52nd 681 92.4%
2024 93.74 25th 673 96.3%
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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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Enrollment information for West Allegheny Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 434 16 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 457
1989 453 11 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1990 465 18 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 488
1991 493 17 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 513
1992 531 19 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 554
1993 550 20 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1994 589 28 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 620
1995 632 17 5 3 4 n/a n/a 0 661
1996 632 17 5 3 4 n/a n/a 0 661
1997 654 18 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 676
1998 672 25 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 704
1999 690 19 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 717
2000 687 24 8 3 4 n/a n/a 0 726
2001 692 17 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 722
2002 756 22 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 793
2003 756 22 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 793
2004 734 28 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2005 733 31 11 5 1 n/a n/a 0 781
2006 702 26 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 742
2007 725 30 8 4 2 n/a n/a 0 769
2008 741 31 8 9 2 n/a n/a 4 795
2009 720 32 13 9 2 n/a n/a 8 784
2010 728 19 15 8 0 n/a n/a 13 783
2011 737 20 15 6 0 0 13 0 791
2012 743 18 16 9 1 0 16 0 803
2013 725 22 19 8 1 0 22 0 797
2014 681 26 14 15 1 0 21 0 758
2015 678 20 10 12 1 0 24 0 745
2016 698 22 11 6 1 0 18 0 756
2017 715 15 10 5 1 0 24 0 770
2018 725 17 9 7 0 0 25 0 783
2019 677 13 8 8 0 1 27 0 734
2020 676 22 16 13 0 0 30 0 757
2021 649 18 15 16 1 0 33 0 732
2022 666 28 22 25 1 0 45 0 787
2023 664 23 16 21 2 0 41 0 767
2024 667 26 24 25 1 0 47 0 790

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 Allegheny Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 457 29.0 15.7 n/a
1989 467 29.0 16.1 n/a
1990 488 28.5 17.1 0
1991 513 29.5 17.3 n/a
1992 554 34.8 15.9 n/a
1993 574 31.0 18.5 n/a
1994 620 33.0 18.8 n/a
1995 661 39.0 16.9 n/a
1996 661 39.0 16.9 n/a
1997 676 42.0 16.1 n/a
1998 704 47.0 15.0 n/a
1999 717 50.5 14.2 n/a
2000 726 51.5 14.1 13.8
2001 722 54.0 13.4 14.1
2002 793 56.4 14.1 13.7
2003 793 56.4 14.1 13.7
2004 778 58.6 13.3 18
2005 781 59.6 13.1 14
2006 742 56.6 13.1 18.7
2007 769 56.0 13.7 20.4
2008 795 57.5 13.8 22.9
2009 784 57.6 13.6 22.6
2010 783 57.5 13.6 25.3
2011 791 57.0 13.8 23
2012 803 58.0 13.8 24.5
2013 797 55.0 14.4 23
2014 758 57.5 13.1 23.9
2015 745 58.0 12.8 21.1
2016 756 52.0 14.5 21.7
2017 770 53.5 14.3 24.7
2018 783 51.8 15.1 22.6
2019 734 52.3 14.0 19.2
2020 757 49.3 15.3 23.4
2021 732 49.3 14.8 24.3
2022 787 47.3 16.6 24.9
2023 767 48.3 15.8 30.2
2024 790 52.7 14.9 28

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 Allegheny Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 457 29.0 15.7 n/a
1989 467 29.0 16.1 n/a
1990 488 28.5 17.1 0
1991 513 29.5 17.3 n/a
1992 554 34.8 15.9 n/a
1993 574 31.0 18.5 n/a
1994 620 33.0 18.8 n/a
1995 661 39.0 16.9 n/a
1996 661 39.0 16.9 n/a
1997 676 42.0 16.1 n/a
1998 704 47.0 15.0 n/a
1999 717 50.5 14.2 n/a
2000 726 51.5 14.1 13.8
2001 722 54.0 13.4 14.1
2002 793 56.4 14.1 13.7
2003 793 56.4 14.1 13.7
2004 778 58.6 13.3 18
2005 781 59.6 13.1 14
2006 742 56.6 13.1 18.7
2007 769 56.0 13.7 20.4
2008 795 57.5 13.8 22.9
2009 784 57.6 13.6 22.6
2010 783 57.5 13.6 25.3
2011 791 57.0 13.8 23
2012 803 58.0 13.8 24.5
2013 797 55.0 14.4 23
2014 758 57.5 13.1 23.9
2015 745 58.0 12.8 21.1
2016 756 52.0 14.5 21.7
2017 770 53.5 14.3 24.7
2018 783 51.8 15.1 22.6
2019 734 52.3 14.0 19.2
2020 757 49.3 15.3 23.4
2021 732 49.3 14.8 24.3
2022 787 47.3 16.6 24.9
2023 767 48.3 15.8 30.2
2024 790 52.7 14.9 28

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 Allegheny Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $208 (1.4%) $15,131 (98.6%) $15,339
2020 $281 (1.8%) $15,036 (98.2%) $15,317
2021 $742 (4.4%) $15,992 (95.6%) $16,735
2022 $929 (5.5%) $15,925 (94.5%) $16,854

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Allegheny 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 57th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 42nd of 893 Middle schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (West Allegheny Middle School)71.475.1
 3.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Allegheny Middle School)82.283.7
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (West Allegheny Middle School)58.369.4
 11.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Allegheny Middle School)83.486.4
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (West Allegheny Middle School)57.341
 16.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (West Allegheny Middle School)72.673.9
 1.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Allegheny Middle School)77.970.9
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (West Allegheny Middle School)61.962.3
 0.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (West Allegheny Middle School)72.673.9
 1.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Allegheny Middle School)81.180.6
 0.5%
   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 Students734767
 4.5%
African American1323
 76.9%
American Indian02
Asian816
 100%
Hispanic821
 162.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White677664
 1.9%
Two or More Races2741
 51.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.2%30.2%
 11%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Allegheny Middle School

Yes! West Allegheny Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 26th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools.

Students at West Allegheny Middle School are 84% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 790 students attended West Allegheny Middle School.

Students who attend West Allegheny Middle School usually go on to attend West Allegheny Senior High 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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