West Branch Middle School

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West Branch Middle School ranks 495 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Branch Middle School is a public middle school in Morrisdale, Pennsylvania, serving 257 students in grades 5-8 as part of the West Branch Area School District. While the school's academic performance is generally below the state average, particularly in Math, it has relatively low dropout rates and a student-teacher ratio slightly higher than nearby schools.

Compared to other local middle schools, Park Forest Middle School and Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School consistently outperform West Branch Middle School in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. The school's weaker performance is especially pronounced for White students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, suggesting a need to address equity and inclusion practices.

West Branch Middle School's per-student spending has fluctuated in recent years, and the school may benefit from targeted interventions and professional development, particularly in Math instruction, to improve academic outcomes. Addressing the unique challenges faced by students from disadvantaged backgrounds could also be a priority for the school as it works to better serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 5-8

444 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858

(814) 345-5615

District: West Branch Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
495^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,806

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 271

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.9%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Branch Middle School ranks worse than 55.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.16. (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 (95.9%), two or more races (3.3%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Branch Middle School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare West Branch Middle School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Branch Middle School is $17,806.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Branch Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Branch Middle School 495^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See West Branch 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:

White students:

West Branch Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Branch Area School District 349^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Branch Middle School

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Rank History for all students at West Branch Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2021	57.71	326^th	797	59.1%
2022	67.58	261^st	883	70.4%
2023	53.44	433^rd	893	51.5%
2024	47.16	495^th	891	44.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Branch Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.32	583^rd	874	33.3%
2024	43.24	513^th	877	41.5%

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Rank History for Female students at West Branch Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.62	330^th	860	61.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West Branch Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.49	289^th	660	56.2%
2024	47.67	291^st	672	56.7%

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Rank History for Male students at West Branch Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	31.14	600^th	870	31.0%

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Rank History for White students at West Branch Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.66	508^th	681	25.4%
2024	26.44	529^th	673	21.4%

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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 West Branch Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	320	4	1	2	3	4	334
2021	274	4	0	2	3	3	286
2022	269	1	0	2	2	4	278
2023	247	1	0	1	2	6	257
2024	260	0	0	2	0	9	271

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 Branch Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	334	18.9	17.6	n/a
2021	286	19.4	14.7	50.3
2022	278	19.4	14.2	39.6
2023	257	17.8	14.3	48.2
2024	271	19.0	14.2	98.9

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 West Branch Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	334	18.9	17.6	n/a
2021	286	19.4	14.7	50.3
2022	278	19.4	14.2	39.6
2023	257	17.8	14.3	48.2
2024	271	19.0	14.2	98.9

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 West Branch Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$740 (4.2%)	$16,881 (95.8%)	$17,621
2021	$2,196 (10.3%)	$19,119 (89.7%)	$21,315
2022	$2,092 (11.7%)	$15,715 (88.3%)	$17,806

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Schools Near West Branch 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 5th Grade	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 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
West Branch Middle School	Public	5-8	444 Allport Cutoff	Morrisdale	16858	Clearfield County	West Branch Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 345-5615	271	19	14.2	98.9%	260 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	47.2	495^th of 891 public middle schools	44.4%		53.4	433^rd of 893 public middle schools	51.5%	62	30.3	18.3	39.3	33.3	30.6	50.8	50.8	34.8	40.0	43.9	42.2	40.2	$17,806	$2,092	$15,715
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School	Public	6-8	200 Short St Suite A	Philipsburg	16866	Centre County	Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 342-4906	373	30	12.5	53.1%	362 (97.1%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	65.9	302^nd of 891 public middle schools	66.1%		57.4	382^nd of 893 public middle schools	57.2%	80		51.3	30.8	25.2	35.4	62.3	62.3		64.9	49.6	60.7	58.3	$20,113	$2,155	$17,958
Park Forest Middle School	Public	6-8	2180 School Dr	State College	16803	Centre County	State College Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 272-8217	808	60	13.3	15.3%	629 (77.8%)	15 (1.9%)	26 (3.2%)	84 (10.4%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (6.1%)	93.7	39^th of 891 public middle schools	95.6%		91.2	51^st of 893 public middle schools	94.3%	12		56.0	63.2	59.6	59.5	82.6	82.6		79.5	80.8	79.8	80.0	$21,402	$463	$20,939

Frequently Asked Questions about West Branch Middle School

How many students attend West Branch Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 271 students attended West Branch Middle School.

Is West Branch Middle School a good school?

West Branch Middle School ranks 495^th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is West Branch Middle School in?

West Branch Area School District

What is the racial makeup of West Branch Middle School?

Students at West Branch Middle School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

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