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Northwestern Lehigh Middle School vs. Whitehall-coplay Middle School

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School Overview

School
Northwestern Lehigh Middle School
6636 Northwest Rd
New Tripoli, PA 18066
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Whitehall-coplay Middle School
2930 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Whitehall-coplay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 425 students in grades 6-8, Northwestern Lehigh Middle School 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 38% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 998 students in grades 6-8, Whitehall-coplay Middle School 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 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
425 students
998 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Whitehall-coplay Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Whitehall-coplay Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
66 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Whitehall-coplay Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northwestern Lehigh School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Whitehall-coplay Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Whitehall-Coplay School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1164 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#1906 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwestern Lehigh Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Whitehall-coplay Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
20%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northwestern Lehigh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitehall-coplay Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Whitehall-Coplay School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65%
(Top 50% in PA)
56%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northwestern Lehigh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitehall-coplay Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Whitehall-Coplay School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)
51%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northwestern Lehigh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitehall-coplay Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Whitehall-Coplay School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwestern Lehigh Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Whitehall-coplay Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
128
318
Grade 7 Students
155
340
Grade 8 Students
142
340

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northwestern Lehigh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Whitehall-coplay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Whitehall-Coplay School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northwestern Lehigh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Whitehall-coplay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Whitehall-Coplay School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northwestern Lehigh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Whitehall-coplay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Whitehall-Coplay School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northwestern Lehigh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Whitehall-coplay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Whitehall-Coplay School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northwestern Lehigh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Whitehall-coplay Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Whitehall-Coplay School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.21
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwestern Lehigh Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northwestern Lehigh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Whitehall-coplay Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Whitehall-Coplay School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northwestern Lehigh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Whitehall-coplay Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Whitehall-Coplay School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northwestern Lehigh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Whitehall-coplay Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Whitehall-Coplay School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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