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#2741 of 2,846 schools in PA

Weatherly Area MS

Middle School · Weatherly Area Sd · Weatherly, PA

A Weatherly Area Sd middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

602 6th St, Weatherly, PA 18255

  • Math 22% vs PA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-16.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.9 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-16.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$21,401
Chronic Absenteeism24.5%

Students at Weatherly Area MS score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
36%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Weatherly Area MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,562/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Weatherly), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,375

Median home value

$173,100

Median rent

$863/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18255; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Weatherly Area Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$21,401NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Weatherly Area MS is listed in Weatherly Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Weatherly Area MS

Weatherly Area MS is a public middle school in Weatherly, PA, part of Weatherly Area Sd, serving approximately 139 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,741 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Weatherly Area MS

What grades does Weatherly Area MS serve?

Weatherly Area MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Weatherly Area MS?

Weatherly Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Weatherly Area MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Weatherly Area MS is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Weatherly Area MS rank in PA?

Weatherly Area MS ranks #2,741 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Weatherly Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Weatherly Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Weatherly Area MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Weatherly Area MS has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Weatherly Area MS a charter school?

No, Weatherly Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Weatherly Area MS a Title I school?

No, Weatherly Area MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weatherly Area MS?

61.2% of students at Weatherly Area MS 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
139
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Carbon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.5%
Area population (ZIP 18255)
4,310
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
45.1
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 18255; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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