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#2018 of 2,846 schools in PA
Hopewell Jhs
Middle School · Hopewell Area Sd · Aliquippa, PA
A Hopewell Area Sd middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2354 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hopewell Jhs score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hopewell Jhs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,301
Median home value
$178,300
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watson InstitutePrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Sewickley AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 515 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hopewell Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hopewell Jhs is listed in Hopewell Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hopewell Jhs
Hopewell Jhs is a public middle school in Aliquippa, PA, part of Hopewell Area Sd, serving approximately 645 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,018 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hopewell Jhs
What grades does Hopewell Jhs serve?
Hopewell Jhs serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Hopewell Jhs?
Hopewell Jhs has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Jhs is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hopewell Jhs rank in PA?
Hopewell Jhs ranks #2,018 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hopewell Jhs's MySchoolScout rating?
Hopewell Jhs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hopewell Jhs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hopewell Jhs has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hopewell Jhs a charter school?
No, Hopewell Jhs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hopewell Jhs a Title I school?
No, Hopewell Jhs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hopewell Jhs?
43.9% of students at Hopewell Jhs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Beaver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (724) 375-7765
- Area population (ZIP 15001)
- 32,013
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15001; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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