Westmont Hilltop Middle School (Closed 2023)

827 Diamond Blvd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 484 students in grades 5-8, Westmont Hilltop Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 48% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 69% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
484 students

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(15-16)
48%
46%
(15-16)
69%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
(15-16)
3%
4%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
(15-16)
1%
10%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(15-16)
3%
15%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

White
(15-16)
90%
68%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
(15-16)
3%
3%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
59%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Westmont Hilltop Middle School?
484 students attend Westmont Hilltop Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Westmont Hilltop Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westmont Hilltop Middle School?
Westmont Hilltop Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westmont Hilltop Middle School offer ?
Westmont Hilltop Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Westmont Hilltop Middle School part of?
Westmont Hilltop Middle School is part of Westmont Hilltop School District.

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