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Whitehall-coplay Middle School vs. Lower Macungie Middle School

Should you attend Whitehall-coplay Middle School or Lower Macungie Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Whitehall-coplay Middle School
2930 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Lower Macungie Middle School
6299 Lower Macungie Road
Macungie, PA 18062
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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%)

Lower Macungie Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
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).
Serving 1,076 students in grades 6-8, Lower Macungie 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 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
998 students
1,076 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lower Macungie Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Whitehall-coplay Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lower Macungie Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
87 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lower Macungie Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lower Macungie Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Penn 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

#1906 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1538 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
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.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lower Macungie Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lower Macungie Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Penn School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
64%
(Top 50% in PA)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lower Macungie Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Penn School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lower Macungie Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Penn 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 Whitehall-coplay Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lower Macungie Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
318
373
Grade 7 Students
340
335
Grade 8 Students
340
368

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lower Macungie Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Penn School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
23%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lower Macungie Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Penn School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
4%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lower Macungie Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Penn School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
42%
63%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lower Macungie Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Penn 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
6%
6%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lower Macungie Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Penn School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.55
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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lower Macungie Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Penn 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
100%
36%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lower Macungie Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Penn 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%
(21-22 School Year Data)
4%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lower Macungie Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Penn School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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