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#1166 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 41% in state
West Hempfield MS
Middle School · Hempfield Area Sd · Irwin, PA
A Hempfield Area Sd middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
156 Northumberland Road, Irwin, PA 15642
- Math 42% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Hempfield MS score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Hempfield MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low130/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irwin), 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
$92,975
Median home value
$236,000
Median rent
$960/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Norwin MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–8 | 3.3 mi | 803 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest Intermediate SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 5–6 | 3.5 mi | 766 | Compare → |
| Penn MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 507 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hempfield Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,134NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Hempfield MS is listed in Hempfield Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Hempfield MS
West Hempfield MS is a public middle school in Irwin, PA, part of Hempfield Area Sd, serving approximately 559 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,166 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Hempfield MS
What grades does West Hempfield MS serve?
West Hempfield MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Hempfield MS?
West Hempfield MS has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hempfield MS?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hempfield MS is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Hempfield MS rank in PA?
West Hempfield MS ranks #1,166 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is West Hempfield MS's MySchoolScout rating?
West Hempfield MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Hempfield MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Hempfield MS has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Hempfield MS a charter school?
No, West Hempfield MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Hempfield MS a Title I school?
No, West Hempfield MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Hempfield MS?
46.0% of students at West Hempfield 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
- 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (724) 850-2140
- Area population (ZIP 15642)
- 46,727
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
Official sources & links
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 15642; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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