Very Good
#929 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 33% in state
West Middlesex Area Jshs
High School · West Middlesex Area Sd · West Middlesex, PA
A West Middlesex Area Sd high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3591 Sharon Rd, West Middlesex, PA 16159
- Math 27% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Middlesex Area Jshs score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Middlesex Area Jshs 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,482
Median home value
$169,700
Median rent
$800/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16159; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farrell Area Hs/umsEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–12 | 3.2 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Crossroads Private Academic Boys SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | 6–12 | 3.4 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Sharon HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Hickory HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 8–12 | 4.8 mi | 789 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Middlesex Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Middlesex Area Jshs is listed in West Middlesex Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Middlesex Area Jshs
West Middlesex Area Jshs is a public high school in West Middlesex, PA, part of West Middlesex Area Sd, serving approximately 353 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #929 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Middlesex Area Jshs
What grades does West Middlesex Area Jshs serve?
West Middlesex Area Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend West Middlesex Area Jshs?
West Middlesex Area Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Middlesex Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Middlesex Area Jshs is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Middlesex Area Jshs rank in PA?
West Middlesex Area Jshs ranks #929 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is West Middlesex Area Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
West Middlesex Area Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Middlesex Area Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Middlesex Area Jshs has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Middlesex Area Jshs a charter school?
No, West Middlesex Area Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Middlesex Area Jshs a Title I school?
No, West Middlesex Area Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Middlesex Area Jshs?
50.7% of students at West Middlesex Area Jshs 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (724) 634-3030
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 16159)
- 4,664
- Area median age
- 51.9
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 16159; 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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