West Snyder Middle School (Closed 2013)

West Snyder Middle School serves 268 students in grades 4-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 72% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(11-12)
79%
74%
(11-12)
72%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
2%
14%
White
97%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
3%
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend West Snyder Middle School?
268 students attend West Snyder Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of West Snyder Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Snyder Middle School?
West Snyder Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Snyder Middle School offer ?
West Snyder Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is West Snyder Middle School part of?
West Snyder Middle School is part of Midd-West School District.

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