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#2178 of 2,846 schools in PA
Whitehall-coplay MS
Middle School · Whitehall-coplay Sd · Whitehall, PA
A Whitehall-coplay Sd middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2930 Zephyr Blvd, Whitehall, PA 18052
- Math 34% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitehall-coplay MS score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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
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Where Whitehall-coplay 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average615/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whitehall), 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
$69,499
Median home value
$247,100
Median rent
$1,387/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catasauqua MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 5–8 | 2.1 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Trexler MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 814 | Compare → |
| Northampton Area MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 1,235 | Compare → |
| Executive Education Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,431 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Whitehall-coplay Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,335NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whitehall-coplay MS is listed in Whitehall-Coplay SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitehall-coplay MS
Whitehall-coplay MS is a public middle school in Whitehall, PA, part of Whitehall-coplay Sd, serving approximately 998 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,178 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitehall-coplay MS
What grades does Whitehall-coplay MS serve?
Whitehall-coplay MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Whitehall-coplay MS?
Whitehall-coplay MS has an enrollment of approximately 998 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehall-coplay MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitehall-coplay MS is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitehall-coplay MS rank in PA?
Whitehall-coplay MS ranks #2,178 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Whitehall-coplay MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitehall-coplay MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Whitehall-coplay MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitehall-coplay MS has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Whitehall-coplay MS a charter school?
No, Whitehall-coplay MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitehall-coplay MS a Title I school?
No, Whitehall-coplay MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitehall-coplay MS?
100.0% of students at Whitehall-coplay 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
- 998
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (610) 439-1439
- Area population (ZIP 18052)
- 29,271
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 18052; 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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