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#1546 of 2,846 schools in PA
West Perry MS
Middle School · West Perry Sd · Elliottsburg, PA
A West Perry Sd middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2620 Shermans Valley Road, Elliottsburg, PA 17024
- Math 36% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Perry MS score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
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 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Perry 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,500
Median home value
$270,400
Median rent
$1,135/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry View Parochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.7 | 1–8 | 3.2 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Honeysuckle Ridge SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 4.5 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
West Perry Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Perry MS is listed in West Perry SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Perry MS
West Perry MS is a public middle school in Elliottsburg, PA, part of West Perry Sd, serving approximately 482 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,546 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Perry MS
What grades does West Perry MS serve?
West Perry MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Perry MS?
West Perry MS has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Perry MS?
The student-teacher ratio at West Perry MS is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Perry MS rank in PA?
West Perry MS ranks #1,546 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is West Perry MS's MySchoolScout rating?
West Perry MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 West Perry MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Perry MS has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Perry MS a charter school?
No, West Perry MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Perry MS a Title I school?
No, West Perry MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Perry MS?
100.0% of students at West Perry 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
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Perry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (717) 789-3012
- Area population (ZIP 17024)
- 1,783
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 17024; 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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