Serving 236 students in grades 6-8, Windber Area MiddleSchool ranks in the top 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 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Windber Area MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Windber Area MiddleSchool's student population of 236 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Windber Area MiddleSchool ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windber Area MiddleSchool is 0.10, which is less 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
#1077 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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 Windber Area MiddleSchool's ranking?
Windber Area MiddleSchool is ranked #1077 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Windber Area MiddleSchool often compared to?
Windber Area MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Star East MiddleSchool, Somerset Area Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Windber Area MiddleSchool?
236 students attend Windber Area MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Windber Area MiddleSchool students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windber Area MiddleSchool?
Windber Area MiddleSchool has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Windber Area MiddleSchool offer ?
Windber Area MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Windber Area MiddleSchool part of?
Windber Area MiddleSchool is part of Windber Area SD School District.
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