Is West Perry Middle School a good school?

West Perry Middle School ranks 284 th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Perry Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 496 students attended West Perry Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of West Perry Middle School?

Students at West Perry Middle School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of West Perry Middle School attend?

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

West Perry Middle School

Summary:

West Perry Middle School is a public middle school located in Elliottsburg, Pennsylvania, serving 496 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the West Perry School District, which is ranked 296 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Perry Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.75%) compared to nearby schools, and its performance on PSSA Math assessments is generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 33% of students proficient or better. However, the school performs better on PSSA English Language Arts assessments, with 61.2% of students proficient or better, and its PSSA Science performance is also strong, with 64.6% of students proficient or better. The school has a relatively high percentage of students (51.81%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, but it maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 12.1.

While West Perry Middle School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its performance is mixed compared to nearby schools. It ranks relatively well for its low-socioeconomic status students but lower for its disabled student population. The school outperforms lower-ranked schools in the Carlisle Area School District and the Susquenita School District, but it falls short of the higher-performing Cumberland Valley School District schools, such as Mountain View Middle School and Eagle View Middle School, as well as Yellow Breeches Middle School.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2620 Shermans Valley Road
Elliottsburg, PA 17024

(717) 789-3012

District: West Perry School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
284^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,391

Students who attend West Perry Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Perry Senior High School

Feeder schools for West Perry Middle School:

Elementary:	Blain Elementary School
	Carroll Elementary School
	New Bloomfield Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 496

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Perry Middle School ranks better than 68.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.72. (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 (93.8%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Perry Middle School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare West Perry Middle School employs 40.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Perry Middle School is $13,391.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Perry Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Perry Middle School 284^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See West Perry Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

West Perry School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Perry School District 296^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Perry Middle School

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Rank History for all students at West Perry Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	52.76	378^th	643	41.2%
2004	55.53	362^nd	663	45.4%
2005	36.79	510^th	687	25.8%
2006	36.11	541^st	736	26.5%
2007	41.77	520^th	749	30.6%
2008	41.04	525^th	753	30.3%
2009	48.49	489^th	770	36.5%
2010	54.22	454^th	805	43.6%
2011	56.68	440^th	825	46.7%
2012	58.95	424^th	834	49.2%
2013	62.30	351^st	758	53.7%
2014	58.76	358^th	728	50.8%
2015	58.40	360^th	835	56.9%
2016	62.69	338^th	870	61.1%
2017	61.70	343^rd	877	60.9%
2018	69.93	258^th	861	70.0%
2019	64.24	329^th	891	63.1%
2021	63.66	267^th	797	66.5%
2022	61.46	332^nd	883	62.4%
2023	66.72	284^th	893	68.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.54	239^th	874	72.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West Perry Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.19	377^th	660	42.9%

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Rank History for White students at West Perry Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.70	333^rd	681	51.1%

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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 Perry Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	443	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	449
1989	410	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	414
1990	420	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	422
1991	422	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	423
1992	482	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	486
1993	476	4	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	484
1994	475	4	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	483
1995	463	6	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	472
1996	463	6	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	472
1997	431	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	435
1998	464	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	467
1999	474	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	479
2000	425	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	431
2001	437	6	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	447
2002	464	7	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	479
2003	464	7	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	479
2004	678	11	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	696
2005	680	11	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	696
2006	680	11	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	697
2007	654	11	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	670
2008	637	9	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	650
2009	616	6	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	626
2010	631	6	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	642
2011	635	5	0	6	1	0	0	647
2012	602	8	1	4	0	0	1	616
2013	591	12	0	5	1	1	0	610
2014	559	10	0	6	1	1	0	577
2015	543	8	0	12	1	1	1	566
2016	534	6	0	5	0	0	3	548
2017	555	4	0	8	0	0	5	572
2018	544	3	1	10	0	1	4	563
2019	560	2	1	11	0	1	11	586
2020	529	5	2	13	1	2	11	563
2021	496	4	2	12	1	1	12	528
2022	461	3	2	14	1	2	12	495
2023	465	0	1	14	1	1	14	496

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 Perry Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	449	25.5	17.6	n/a
1989	414	26.8	15.4	n/a
1990	422	25.7	16.4	0
1991	423	26.2	16.1	n/a
1992	486	30.2	16.0	n/a
1993	484	27.0	17.9	n/a
1994	483	29.0	16.7	n/a
1995	472	31.0	15.2	n/a
1996	472	31.0	15.2	n/a
1997	435	30.0	14.5	n/a
1998	467	31.0	15.1	n/a
1999	479	31.0	15.5	n/a
2000	431	31.0	13.9	23.7
2001	447	31.0	14.4	24.4
2002	479	29.2	16.4	26.1
2003	479	29.2	16.4	26.1
2004	696	43.5	16.0	15.8
2005	696	49.4	14.1	18
2006	697	50.0	13.9	28.3
2007	670	49.8	13.5	29
2008	650	59.9	10.9	30.5
2009	626	83.4	7.5	29.9
2010	642	48.9	13.1	32.4
2011	647	47.8	13.5	33.5
2012	616	48.4	12.7	32.1
2013	610	44.2	13.7	38.9
2014	577	44.6	12.9	38
2015	566	44.0	12.8	38
2016	548	45.0	12.1	40.5
2017	572	37.6	15.2	48.4
2018	563	39.0	14.4	49.4
2019	586	40.7	14.3	44
2020	563	40.7	13.8	41
2021	528	41.2	12.8	44.7
2022	495	40.7	12.1	46.1
2023	496	40.7	12.1	51.8

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 Perry Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	449	25.5	17.6	n/a
1989	414	26.8	15.4	n/a
1990	422	25.7	16.4	0
1991	423	26.2	16.1	n/a
1992	486	30.2	16.0	n/a
1993	484	27.0	17.9	n/a
1994	483	29.0	16.7	n/a
1995	472	31.0	15.2	n/a
1996	472	31.0	15.2	n/a
1997	435	30.0	14.5	n/a
1998	467	31.0	15.1	n/a
1999	479	31.0	15.5	n/a
2000	431	31.0	13.9	23.7
2001	447	31.0	14.4	24.4
2002	479	29.2	16.4	26.1
2003	479	29.2	16.4	26.1
2004	696	43.5	16.0	15.8
2005	696	49.4	14.1	18
2006	697	50.0	13.9	28.3
2007	670	49.8	13.5	29
2008	650	59.9	10.9	30.5
2009	626	83.4	7.5	29.9
2010	642	48.9	13.1	32.4
2011	647	47.8	13.5	33.5
2012	616	48.4	12.7	32.1
2013	610	44.2	13.7	38.9
2014	577	44.6	12.9	38
2015	566	44.0	12.8	38
2016	548	45.0	12.1	40.5
2017	572	37.6	15.2	48.4
2018	563	39.0	14.4	49.4
2019	586	40.7	14.3	44
2020	563	40.7	13.8	41
2021	528	41.2	12.8	44.7
2022	495	40.7	12.1	46.1
2023	496	40.7	12.1	51.8

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 Perry Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$85 (0.5%)	$15,430 (99.4%)	$15,516
2020	$12 (0.1%)	$16,733 (99.9%)	$16,746
2021	$551 (2.9%)	$18,562 (97.1%)	$19,113
2022	$267 (2.0%)	$13,124 (98.0%)	$13,391

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Perry Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 329^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 284^th of 893 Middle schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (West Perry Middle School)	33.9	33	0.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Perry Middle School)	66.3	65.9	0.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (West Perry Middle School)	39.7	33.3	6.4%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Perry Middle School)	64.4	55	9.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (West Perry Middle School)	36.4	32.6	3.8%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (West Perry Middle School)	65.8	64.6	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Perry Middle School)	62	62.4	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (West Perry Middle School)	36.6	33	3.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (West Perry Middle School)	65.8	64.6	1.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Perry Middle School)	64.1	61.2	2.9%
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	586	496	15.4%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	11	14	27.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	560	465	17%
Two or More Races	11	14	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44%	51.8%	7.8%

Schools Near West Perry 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 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 Perry Middle School	Public	6-8	2620 Shermans Valley Road	Elliottsburg	17024	Perry County	West Perry School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 789-3012	496	41	12.1	51.8%	465 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.8%)	66.7	284^th of 893 public middle schools	68.2%		61.5	332^nd of 883 public middle schools	62.4%	48		33.0	33.3	32.6	33.0	64.6	64.6		65.9	55.0	62.4	61.2	$13,391	$267	$13,124
Newport Middle School	Public	6-8	500 Caroline Street	Newport	17074	Perry County	Newport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 567-3806	232	21	10.8	49.6%	213 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.3%)	53.5	429^th of 893 public middle schools	52.0%		51.8	446^th of 883 public middle schools	49.5%	17		44.2	26.8	20.9	31.2	63.9	63.9		53.9	32.1	51.4	47.0	$20,509	$3,056	$17,453
Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	900 Waggoner's Gap Rd	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 240-6800	577	45	12.8	51.5%	326 (56.5%)	83 (14.4%)	52 (9.0%)	35 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	80 (13.9%)	47.7	497^th of 893 public middle schools	44.3%		53.7	424^th of 883 public middle schools	52.0%	73		25.8	21.7	14.6	20.7	53.0	53.0		62.6	50.0	51.4	54.7	$18,210	$332	$17,878
Tuscarora Middle School	Public	6-8	Old Route 22 East	Mifflintown	17059	Juniata County	Juniata County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 436-2165	312	28	11.0	51.3%	260 (83.3%)	1 (0.3%)	47 (15.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	44.5	517^th of 893 public middle schools	42.1%		49.9	467^th of 883 public middle schools	47.1%	50		26.8	25.8	21.7	24.7	53.8	53.8		38.1	52.2	46.2	45.4	$12,741	$646	$12,095
Greenwood Middle School	Public	6-8	405 E Sunbury St	Millerstown	17062	Perry County	Greenwood School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 589-3116	190	16	11.8	37.4%	179 (94.2%)	4 (2.1%)	4 (2.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	77.9	165^th of 893 public middle schools	81.5%		72.6	215^th of 883 public middle schools	75.7%	50		48.2	31.3	28.1	35.5	81.0	81.0		71.4	76.1	69.0	72.4	$16,264	$00	$16,264
Lamberton Middle School	Public	6-8	777 S Hanover St	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 240-6800	543	42	12.7	43.1%	342 (63.0%)	56 (10.3%)	68 (12.5%)	11 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	63 (11.6%)	55.3	412^th of 893 public middle schools	53.9%		70.7	236^th of 883 public middle schools	73.3%	176		21.5	30.8	20.4	23.8	58.6	58.6		55.5	65.4	55.7	58.5	$18,105	$365	$17,740
Big Spring Middle School	Public	6-8	43 Mount Rock Rd	Newville	17241	Cumberland County	Big Spring School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 776-2471	593	44	13.5	44.0%	555 (93.6%)	5 (0.8%)	11 (1.9%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	70.1	248^th of 893 public middle schools	72.2%		73.8	200^th of 883 public middle schools	77.3%	48		41.3	39.7	26.2	35.4	67.9	67.9		57.8	67.3	60.7	61.9	$17,362	$480	$16,882
Eagle View Middle School	Public	6-8	6746 Carlisle Pike	Mechanicsburg	17050	Cumberland County	Cumberland Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 766-0217	1,021	60	17.0	29.2%	682 (66.8%)	37 (3.6%)	51 (5.0%)	190 (18.6%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (5.6%)	86.9	88^th of 893 public middle schools	90.1%		87.5	79^th of 883 public middle schools	91.1%	9		55.1	49.6	44.0	49.8	68.3	68.3		75.5	78.3	72.0	75.3	$14,285	$198	$14,087
Susquenita Middle School	Public	5-8	200 Susquenita Dr	Duncannon	17020	Perry County	Susquenita School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 957-6000	569	40	14.2	38.5%	483 (84.9%)	4 (0.7%)	27 (4.7%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.8%)	47.5	500^th of 893 public middle schools	44.0%		49.4	474^th of 883 public middle schools	46.3%	26	33.1	34.0	29.6	10.1	27.7	59.6	59.6	47.7	50.0	40.8	54.1	47.9	$15,152	$472	$14,680
Mountain View Middle School	Public	6-8	30 Bali Hai Rd	Mechanicsburg	17050	Cumberland County	Cumberland Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 761-1865	1,378	89	15.4	26.5%	822 (59.7%)	66 (4.8%)	94 (6.8%)	295 (21.4%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	94 (6.8%)	92.7	41^st of 893 public middle schools	95.4%		92.9	37^th of 883 public middle schools	95.8%	4		63.6	58.6	52.3	58.3	80.8	80.8		79.1	79.3	74.2	77.5	$13,061	$00	$13,061

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