James S Wilson MiddleSchool vs. Westlake MiddleSchool
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 553 students in grades 6-8, James S Wilson 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 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 477 students in grades 6-8, Westlake 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 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
553 students
477 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1244 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1302 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
14
Grade 6 Students
171
130
Grade 7 Students
191
161
Grade 8 Students
191
172
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
80%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
