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West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Sharpsville Area Sr. High School

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School Overview

School
West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School
3591 Sharon Rd
West Middlesex, PA 16159
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School
301 Blue Devil Way
Sharpsville, PA 16150
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Sharpsville Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 353 students in grades 7-12, West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 345 students in grades 9-12, Sharpsville Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
353 students
345 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sharpsville Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sharpsville Area Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sharpsville Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Middlesex Area 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 Sharpsville Area Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sharpsville Area 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

#1423 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
55-59%
(Top 1% in PA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Middlesex Area 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 Sharpsville Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sharpsville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in PA)
75-79%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Middlesex Area 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 Sharpsville Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sharpsville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Middlesex Area 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 Sharpsville Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sharpsville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)
≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the West Middlesex Area 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 graduation rate of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sharpsville Area 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 West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
63
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Grade 8 Students
51
-
Grade 9 Students
62
78
Grade 10 Students
56
88
Grade 11 Students
51
81
Grade 12 Students
70
98

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Middlesex Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sharpsville Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sharpsville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Middlesex Area 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 Sharpsville Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sharpsville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Middlesex Area 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 Sharpsville Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sharpsville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
93%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Middlesex Area 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 Sharpsville Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sharpsville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Middlesex Area 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 Sharpsville Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sharpsville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Middlesex Area 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 Sharpsville Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sharpsville Area 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
47%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Middlesex Area 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 Sharpsville Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sharpsville Area 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
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Middlesex Area 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 Sharpsville Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sharpsville Area 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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