Is Williamsport Area Middle School a good school?

Williamsport Area Middle School ranks 435 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Williamsport Area Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 696 students attended Williamsport Area Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Williamsport Area Middle School?

Students at Williamsport Area Middle School are 60% White, 17% Two or more races, 16% African American, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Williamsport Area Middle School attend?

Students who attend Williamsport Area Middle School usually go on to attend Williamsport Area Senior High School

Williamsport Area Middle School

Summary:

Williamsport Area Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Williamsport Area School District, with a student population of 712. While the school has been consistently ranked in the middle tier of Pennsylvania middle schools, it faces several challenges, including below-average test scores, higher dropout rates, and inconsistent performance, particularly for certain student subgroups.

The school's test scores are generally below the state and district averages across subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in Math (29.9%), Science (44.6%), and English Language Arts (49.9%) lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing relatively better than the state averages, but the school's rankings for Multi-racial students and students with Low Socioeconomic Status in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania middle schools. The school also has a higher dropout rate compared to the state average, ranging from 1.6% to 2.0% in recent years.

When compared to other middle schools in the Williamsport Area School District, such as Lycoming Valley Intermediate School and Curtin Intermediate School, Williamsport Area Middle School generally performs worse, suggesting potential issues with the school's ability to effectively transition and support students as they move from the intermediate to the middle school level. The school's high spending and student-teacher ratio also indicate a need to re-evaluate resource allocation and instructional strategies to better support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 7-8

2800 West Fourth Street
Williamsport, PA 17701

(570) 323-6177

District: Williamsport Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
435^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,830

Students who attend Williamsport Area Middle School usually attend:

High:

Williamsport Area Senior High School

Feeder schools for Williamsport Area Middle School:

Elementary:	Cochran Primary School
	Hepburn-Lycoming Primary School
	Jackson Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 696

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.8%

Two or more races:

16.5%

African American:

15.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Williamsport Area Middle School ranks better than 51.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.35. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Williamsport Area Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Williamsport Area School District. Student population at Williamsport Area Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.8%), two or more races (16.5%), African American (15.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williamsport Area Middle School is 13.1, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Williamsport Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Williamsport Area Middle School employs 53 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Williamsport Area Middle School is $15,830, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Williamsport Area School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Williamsport Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamsport Area Middle School 435^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Williamsport Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

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Male students:

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White students:

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Rank History for Williamsport Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Williamsport Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	59.07	353^rd	835	57.7%
2016	60.42	371^st	870	57.4%
2017	64.91	307^th	877	65.0%
2018	65.42	311^th	861	63.9%
2019	65.00	317^th	891	64.4%
2021	42.87	474^th	797	40.5%
2022	56.66	392^nd	883	55.6%
2023	51.96	447^th	893	49.9%
2024	52.35	435^th	891	51.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Williamsport Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.46	113^th	187	39.6%
2024	29.03	142^nd	199	28.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Williamsport Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.34	435^th	874	50.2%
2024	47.45	473^rd	877	46.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Williamsport Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.86	421^st	860	51.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Williamsport Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.36	442^nd	660	33.0%
2024	53.88	230^th	672	65.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Williamsport Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	49.21	441^st	870	49.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Williamsport Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.67	249^th	421	40.9%
2024	46.61	186^th	408	54.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Williamsport Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.65	158^th	362	56.4%
2024	39.73	213^th	362	41.2%

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Rank History for White students at Williamsport Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.86	308^th	681	54.8%
2024	50.73	316^th	673	53.0%

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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 Williamsport Area Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	545	115	6	42	2	1	110	821
2015	507	110	5	30	3	1	99	755
2016	495	116	7	34	4	0	102	758
2017	487	128	6	31	3	0	97	752
2018	519	111	5	35	3	0	100	773
2019	502	128	7	38	3	1	119	798
2020	457	142	6	34	2	2	129	772
2021	452	127	4	39	2	2	121	747
2022	436	138	3	45	1	0	117	740
2023	422	119	6	43	0	0	122	712
2024	416	109	8	47	0	1	115	696

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 Williamsport Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	821	60.8	13.5	60.9
2015	755	61.0	12.3	59.6
2016	758	60.0	12.6	55.7
2017	752	57.2	13.1	69.9
2018	773	58.2	13.2	64.4
2019	798	58.2	13.6	65.3
2020	772	59.9	12.8	65.7
2021	747	52.9	14.1	70.5
2022	740	52.9	13.9	67.8
2023	712	55.4	12.8	68
2024	696	53.0	13.1	64.7

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 Williamsport Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	821	60.8	13.5	60.9
2015	755	61.0	12.3	59.6
2016	758	60.0	12.6	55.7
2017	752	57.2	13.1	69.9
2018	773	58.2	13.2	64.4
2019	798	58.2	13.6	65.3
2020	772	59.9	12.8	65.7
2021	747	52.9	14.1	70.5
2022	740	52.9	13.9	67.8
2023	712	55.4	12.8	68
2024	696	53.0	13.1	64.7

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 Williamsport Area Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$613 (4.0%)	$14,798 (96.0%)	$15,411
2020	$536 (3.5%)	$14,804 (96.5%)	$15,340
2021	$1,225 (8.0%)	$14,148 (92.0%)	$15,373
2022	$1,206 (7.6%)	$14,623 (92.4%)	$15,830

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Williamsport Area 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 317^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 447^th of 893 Middle schools	14.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Williamsport Area Middle School)	47.5	31.1	16.4%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsport Area Middle School)	59.9	50	9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Williamsport Area Middle School)	41.8	27	14.8%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Williamsport Area Middle School)	54.4	48	6.4%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsport Area Middle School)	57	48.4	8.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Williamsport Area Middle School)	44.6	29	15.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Williamsport Area Middle School)	54.4	48	6.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Williamsport Area Middle School)	58.4	49.2	9.2%
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	798	712	10.8%
African American	128	119	7%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	7	6	14.3%
Hispanic	38	43	13.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	502	422	15.9%
Two or More Races	119	122	2.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.3%	68%	2.7%

Schools Near Williamsport Area 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 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	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
Williamsport Area Middle School	Public	7-8	2800 West Fourth Street	Williamsport	17701	Lycoming County	Williamsport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 323-6177	696	53	13.1	64.7%	416 (59.8%)	109 (15.7%)	47 (6.8%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	115 (16.5%)	52.3	435^th of 891 public middle schools	51.2%		52	447^th of 893 public middle schools	49.9%	12				33.1	26.8	29.9		44.6	44.6				53.5	46.4	49.9	$15,830	$1,207	$14,623
Lycoming Valley Intrmd School	Public	4-6	1825 Hays Lane	Williamsport	17701	Lycoming County	Williamsport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 601-3900	564	44	12.9	62.9%	383 (67.9%)	64 (11.3%)	36 (6.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (14.2%)								(n/a)	36.8	36.2	29.0			34.1	57.9		57.9	34.5	42.9	39.6			39.0	$16,701	$1,634	$15,067
Curtin Intrmd School	Public	4-6	85 Eldred St	Williamsport	17701	Lycoming County	Williamsport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 323-4785	539	47	11.5	77.7%	228 (42.3%)	147 (27.3%)	39 (7.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	121 (22.4%)								(n/a)	27.4	19.9	25.4			24.2	56.9		56.9	28.5	36.4	42.9			35.7	$17,096	$2,128	$14,968
Rommelt Elementary School	Public	5-6	515 West Central Avenue	South Williamsport	17702	Lycoming County	South Williamsport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 320-4470	192	12	16.3	59.9%	173 (90.1%)	3 (1.6%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.7%)								(n/a)		31.9	37.0			34.6					52.2	54.0			53.2	$77	$04	$73
Loyalsock Township Middle School	Public	6-8	2101 Loyalsock Dr	Williamsport	17701	Lycoming County	Loyalsock Township School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 323-9439	344	28	12.5	101.7%	264 (76.7%)	17 (4.9%)	17 (4.9%)	12 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (9.3%)	80.6	133^rd of 891 public middle schools	85.1%		81.1	137^th of 893 public middle schools	84.7%	4			50.9	39.6	61.4	50.3		76.2	76.2			63.1	54.0	77.4	64.5	$11,302	$335	$10,966
C E McCall Middle School	Public	5-8	600 Willow St	Montoursville	17754	Lycoming County	Montoursville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 368-2441	531	38	14.0	36.5%	491 (92.5%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.4%)	68.9	260^th of 891 public middle schools	70.8%		74.4	206^th of 893 public middle schools	76.9%	54		43.6	43.4	27.2	47.2	40.7		70.9	70.9		57.7	60.2	43.0	64.2	56.6	$18,715	$801	$17,914
Jersey Shore Area Middle School	Public	6-8	601 Thompson St	Jersey Shore	17740	Lycoming County	Jersey Shore Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 398-7400	484	37	13.0	56.8%	459 (94.8%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)	72.1	228^th of 891 public middle schools	74.4%		63.2	320^th of 893 public middle schools	64.2%	92			49.0	35.3	32.3	39.0		64.5	64.5			72.1	60.2	53.5	62.0	$16,827	$996	$15,831
Milton Area Middle School	Public	6-8	700 Mahoning St	Milton	17847	Northumberland County	Milton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 742-7614	443	37	12.0	56.2%	353 (79.7%)	15 (3.4%)	47 (10.6%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.2%)	67.2	284^th of 891 public middle schools	68.1%		64.6	306^th of 893 public middle schools	65.7%	22			36.5	34.7	37.8	36.3		63.9	63.9			61.2	57.0	54.6	57.7	$18,499	$2,111	$16,388

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