Serving 1,189 students in grades 6-8, Wyoming Valley West MiddleSchool ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,189 students
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wyoming Valley West MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wyoming Valley West MiddleSchool's student population of 1,189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wyoming Valley West MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wyoming Valley West MiddleSchool is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2053 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
13%
14%
White
61%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wyoming Valley West MiddleSchool's ranking?
Wyoming Valley West MiddleSchool is ranked #2053 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Wyoming Valley West MiddleSchool?
1,189 students attend Wyoming Valley West MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Wyoming Valley West MiddleSchool students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Wyoming Valley West MiddleSchool offer ?
Wyoming Valley West MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wyoming Valley West MiddleSchool part of?
Wyoming Valley West MiddleSchool is part of Wyoming Valley West SD School District.
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