Crestwood Middle School (Closed 2023)

281 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 498 students in grades 7-8, Crestwood Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(17-18)
51%
45%
(17-18)
76%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Crestwood Middle School?
498 students attend Crestwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Crestwood Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crestwood Middle School?
Crestwood Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crestwood Middle School offer ?
Crestwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Crestwood Middle School part of?
Crestwood Middle School is part of Crestwood School District.

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