Serving 401 students in grades 6-8, Western Wayne MiddleSchool 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 21% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Wayne MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Western Wayne MiddleSchool's student population of 401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Western Wayne MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Wayne MiddleSchool is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1463 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Wayne MiddleSchool's ranking?
Western Wayne MiddleSchool is ranked #1463 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Western Wayne MiddleSchool?
401 students attend Western Wayne MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Western Wayne MiddleSchool students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Wayne MiddleSchool?
Western Wayne MiddleSchool has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Western Wayne MiddleSchool offer ?
Western Wayne MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Western Wayne MiddleSchool part of?
Western Wayne MiddleSchool is part of Western Wayne SD School District.
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