West Hills Intermediate School
- West Hills Intermediate School serves 540 students in grades 4-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
School Overview
- West Hills Intermediate School's student population of 540 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
| Total Students | 540 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Hills Intermediate School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Hills Intermediate School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1952 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Black | 2% | 15% |
| White | 98% | 66% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Armstrong SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Hills Intermediate School is Armstrong Junior Senior High School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Armstrong Junior Senior High School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Hills Primary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kittanning West Hills Primary School Grades: K-3 | 662 students
0.1 miles
181 Heritage Park Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724)548-7651 0.1 K-3 662 - Kittanning Armstrong Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 1638 students
3.5 miles
300 Buffington Dr
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724)548-7600 3.5 7-12 1638 - Ford City Lenape Technical Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 378 students
4.8 miles
2215 Chaplin Avenue
Ford City, PA 16226
(724)763-7116 4.8 9-12 378 - Ford City Lenape Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 844 students
4.9 miles
2300 Center Ave
Ford City, PA 16226
(724)763-5299 4.9 K-6 844 - Freeport South Buffalo Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 277 students
6.4 miles
562 Freeport Rd
Freeport, PA 16229
(724)295-9510 6.4 K-5 277
School Reviews
| 5 The teachers spend alot of time working with the students according to me i am 9yr old gril who attends this school. I enjoy band and many other extra activites during school. I have been honor roll student for 3yrs straight, i absoultey recommend this school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - hcous |
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