Very Good
#1085 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 38% in state
West Branch MS
Middle School · West Branch Area Sd · Morrisdale, PA
A West Branch Area Sd middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
444 Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale, PA 16858
- Math 30% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Branch MS score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 35% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Branch 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,292
Median home value
$165,900
Median rent
$692/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16858; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
West Branch Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,400NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Branch MS is listed in West Branch Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Branch MS
West Branch MS is a public middle school in Morrisdale, PA, part of West Branch Area Sd, serving approximately 271 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,085 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Branch MS
What grades does West Branch MS serve?
West Branch MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend West Branch MS?
West Branch MS has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Branch MS?
The student-teacher ratio at West Branch MS is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Branch MS rank in PA?
West Branch MS ranks #1,085 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is West Branch MS's MySchoolScout rating?
West Branch MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 West Branch MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Branch MS has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is West Branch MS a charter school?
No, West Branch MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Branch MS a Title I school?
No, West Branch MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Branch MS?
98.9% of students at West Branch 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clearfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (814) 345-5615
- Area population (ZIP 16858)
- 3,953
- Area average commute
- 40.2 min
- Area median age
- 51
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 16858; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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