West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving 346 students in grades 7-12 in the predominantly White community of West Middlesex, Pennsylvania. The school's academic performance has been inconsistent, with fluctuations in its statewide ranking and standardized test scores that are generally below the state average, though its science performance is stronger. However, the school maintains high graduation rates and low dropout rates.

While West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School's overall performance is mixed, it faces particular challenges in addressing the needs of specific student subgroups, such as White students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students, whose performance lags behind the school's overall results and state averages. Additionally, the school has seen a decline in per-student spending in recent years, which may impact its ability to provide adequate resources and support for its students. Compared to nearby schools like Neshannock Junior/Senior High School and Mercer Area Senior High School, which consistently outperform West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School academically, the school faces challenges in maintaining a consistently high level of academic achievement.

Despite these challenges, West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School has maintained a strong focus on graduation and dropout rates, which are generally higher and lower, respectively, than the state averages. However, the school's performance in these areas varies when compared to its nearby counterparts, such as Farrell Area High School/Ums, which has a slightly lower graduation rate but a lower dropout rate than West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School. These comparisons highlight the importance of addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by different student populations to ensure equitable educational opportunities and outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 3591 Sharon Rd
       West Middlesex, PA  16159-3721


(724) 634-3030

District: West Middlesex Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
469th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,937 Help


Feeder schools for West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Luther W Low Elementary School
Middle:    Oakview Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.5%
Hispanic:
2.9%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41% Help


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Compare Details West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 50.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.66. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 69.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.33. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 (94.5%), Hispanic (2.9%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Compare West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School employs 30.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School is $14,937.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School 442nd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School 469th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.35 364th 643 43.4%
2004 19.93 561st 663 15.4%
2005 54.87 377th 687 45.1%
2006 52.08 434th 736 41.0%
2007 57.11 389th 749 48.1%
2008 58.32 373rd 753 50.5%
2009 54.86 430th 770 44.2%
2010 49.06 520th 805 35.4%
2011 67.12 305th 825 63.0%
2016 53.60 454th 870 47.8%
2017 57.43 403rd 877 54.0%
2018 57.96 398th 861 53.8%
2019 54.57 448th 891 49.7%
2021 48.38 432nd 797 45.8%
2022 56.11 398th 883 54.9%
2023 52.66 442nd 893 50.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.71 544th 874 37.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.38 443rd 681 34.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 61.15 247th 583 57.6%
2004 56.13 306th 590 48.1%
2005 55.58 315th 593 46.9%
2006 62.91 256th 604 57.6%
2007 57.03 327th 615 46.8%
2008 46.36 407th 621 34.5%
2009 51.49 376th 632 40.5%
2010 60.20 295th 649 54.5%
2011 67.06 242nd 660 63.3%
2012 61.63 299th 664 55.0%
2013 52.64 327th 591 44.7%
2014 58.68 280th 580 51.7%
2015 78.30 125th 680 81.6%
2016 83.33 62nd 677 90.8%
2017 80.17 108th 663 83.7%
2018 79.72 114th 673 83.1%
2019 50.91 426th 693 38.5%
2021 57.20 294th 537 45.3%
2022 60.22 290th 634 54.3%
2023 37.33 469th 674 30.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.02 402nd 652 38.3%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.55 386th 502 23.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.63 461st 577 20.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department 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 Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 534 11 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1989 536 8 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1990 508 8 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1991 583 14 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1992 564 9 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1993 564 12 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1994 570 11 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1995 587 8 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1996 587 8 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1997 584 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1998 566 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1999 566 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2000 547 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2001 554 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2002 583 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2003 583 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2004 617 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2005 621 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2006 596 5 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 606
2007 565 4 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2008 535 9 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 549
2009 533 11 5 1 3 n/a n/a 0 553
2010 528 11 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 547
2011 520 12 6 1 4 0 0 0 543
2012 344 5 3 1 2 0 0 0 355
2013 335 7 4 0 4 0 1 0 351
2014 333 2 1 5 1 0 7 0 349
2015 334 3 1 5 1 0 7 0 351
2016 466 6 3 9 1 0 8 0 493
2017 436 3 2 9 2 0 6 0 458
2018 411 4 1 6 1 0 6 0 429
2019 400 7 1 8 2 0 5 0 423
2020 390 3 1 9 2 0 3 0 408
2021 374 2 1 7 1 0 3 0 388
2022 361 4 0 7 1 0 3 0 376
2023 327 3 0 10 0 3 3 0 346

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 Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 41.0 13.3 n/a
1989 546 38.1 14.3 n/a
1990 518 38.8 13.3 0
1991 602 41.4 14.5 n/a
1992 580 41.0 14.1 n/a
1993 580 37.0 15.7 n/a
1994 586 33.0 17.8 n/a
1995 598 31.0 19.3 n/a
1996 598 31.0 19.3 n/a
1997 591 32.0 18.5 n/a
1998 572 30.0 19.1 n/a
1999 572 30.0 19.1 n/a
2000 551 29.0 19.0 21.4
2001 557 31.0 18.0 22.1
2002 590 33.0 17.9 20.7
2003 590 33.0 17.9 20.7
2004 625 33.1 18.9 18.9
2005 627 35.8 17.5 19.5
2006 606 37.0 16.4 29.7
2007 574 37.9 15.1 28.7
2008 549 36.7 15.0 29.3
2009 553 37.6 14.7 32.4
2010 547 38.1 14.3 32.2
2011 543 38.1 14.2 30
2012 355 27.8 12.7 27.9
2013 351 27.9 12.5 27.1
2014 349 25.1 13.8 26.6
2015 351 26.0 13.5 33.9
2016 493 36.0 13.6 37.5
2017 458 36.6 12.5 28.2
2018 429 33.6 12.7 34.3
2019 423 32.6 12.9 37.4
2020 408 32.6 12.4 37.5
2021 388 34.6 11.1 41
2022 376 31.6 11.8 39.1
2023 346 30.6 11.2 41

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 Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 41.0 13.3 n/a
1989 546 38.1 14.3 n/a
1990 518 38.8 13.3 0
1991 602 41.4 14.5 n/a
1992 580 41.0 14.1 n/a
1993 580 37.0 15.7 n/a
1994 586 33.0 17.8 n/a
1995 598 31.0 19.3 n/a
1996 598 31.0 19.3 n/a
1997 591 32.0 18.5 n/a
1998 572 30.0 19.1 n/a
1999 572 30.0 19.1 n/a
2000 551 29.0 19.0 21.4
2001 557 31.0 18.0 22.1
2002 590 33.0 17.9 20.7
2003 590 33.0 17.9 20.7
2004 625 33.1 18.9 18.9
2005 627 35.8 17.5 19.5
2006 606 37.0 16.4 29.7
2007 574 37.9 15.1 28.7
2008 549 36.7 15.0 29.3
2009 553 37.6 14.7 32.4
2010 547 38.1 14.3 32.2
2011 543 38.1 14.2 30
2012 355 27.8 12.7 27.9
2013 351 27.9 12.5 27.1
2014 349 25.1 13.8 26.6
2015 351 26.0 13.5 33.9
2016 493 36.0 13.6 37.5
2017 458 36.6 12.5 28.2
2018 429 33.6 12.7 34.3
2019 423 32.6 12.9 37.4
2020 408 32.6 12.4 37.5
2021 388 34.6 11.1 41
2022 376 31.6 11.8 39.1
2023 346 30.6 11.2 41

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 Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $16,021 (100.0%) $16,021
2020 $143 (0.8%) $17,398 (99.2%) $17,541
2021 $161 (1.1%) $15,026 (98.9%) $15,187
2022 $163 (1.1%) $14,774 (98.9%) $14,936

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High 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 448th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 442nd of 893 Middle schools
 0.8%
Ranks 426th of 693 High schoolsRanks 469th of 674 High schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School)41.840.8
 1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School)61.265.3
 4.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School)23.59.1
 14.4%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School)53.260
 6.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School)53.838.2
 15.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School)57.113.5
 43.6%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School)65.751.6
 14.1%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School)64.349.3
 15%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School)32.824
 8.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School)53.260
 6.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School)57.650.9
 6.7%
   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 Students423346
 18.2%
African American73
 57.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic810
 25%
Pacific Islander03
White400327
 18.3%
Two or More Races53
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.4%41%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School

Students at West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 346 students attended West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School.

West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Luther W Low Elementary School
Middle : Oakview Elementary School

West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School ranks 469th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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