West Mifflin Area Middle School

Summary:

West Mifflin Area Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 4-8 in the West Mifflin Area School District, located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. The school has 803 students and is ranked 469 out of 610 districts in the state, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $10,349 to $12,059 over the past few years, and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.6 to 13.7, West Mifflin Area Middle School consistently performs below the state average on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests in Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 26.7% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. However, the school performs relatively better for certain student subgroups, such as African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 167 out of 408 and 265 out of 877 Pennsylvania middle schools, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Trafford Middle School, which is 5.72 miles away and ranked 91 out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2023-2024, West Mifflin Area Middle School performs significantly worse academically. Additionally, the school has experienced relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 2.1% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and support programs, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and closely examine their curriculum, instructional practices, and professional development for teachers.


Detail:

Public 4-8

 81 Commonwealth Ave
       West Mifflin, PA  15122-2698


(412) 466-9131

District: West Mifflin Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
502nd of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,059 Help


Students who attend West Mifflin Area Middle School usually attend:

High:    West Mifflin Area High School

Feeder schools for West Mifflin Area Middle School:

Elementary:    Clara Barton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  786

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.3%
African American:
21.6%
Two or more races:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details West Mifflin Area Middle School ranks worse than 73.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.25. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Mifflin Area Middle School ranks worse than 56.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.88. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at West Mifflin Area Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.3%), African American (21.6%), two or more races (12.3%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Mifflin Area Middle School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Mifflin Area Middle School is $12,059.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Mifflin Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Mifflin Area Middle School 1115th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See West Mifflin Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks West Mifflin Area Middle School 502nd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See West Mifflin Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

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West Mifflin Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Mifflin Area School District 469th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Mifflin Area Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at West Mifflin Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 35.81 1155th 1519 24.0%
2014 41.64 1053rd 1467 28.2%
2016 44.85 1006th 1554 35.3%
2017 47.52 960th 1547 37.9%
2018 47.77 965th 1530 36.9%
2019 49.29 936th 1544 39.4%
2021 28.74 1081st 1433 24.6%
2022 37.11 1061st 1534 30.8%
2023 39.83 1020th 1534 33.5%
2024 29.25 1115th 1526 26.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at West Mifflin Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.03 64th 117 45.3%
2024 44.92 61st 128 52.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Mifflin Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.88 634th 1414 55.2%
2024 42.90 909th 1432 36.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at West Mifflin Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.11 1090th 1488 26.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at West Mifflin Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.80 741st 1043 29.0%
2024 29.63 775th 1084 28.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at West Mifflin Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.68 1104th 1495 26.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at West Mifflin Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.72 132nd 437 69.8%
2024 46.10 213th 437 51.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at West Mifflin Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.88 1005th 1236 18.7%
2024 16.32 1103rd 1229 10.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West Mifflin Area Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at West Mifflin Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 42.73 455th 643 29.2%
2004 59.14 333rd 663 49.8%
2005 50.73 415th 687 39.6%
2006 35.86 548th 736 25.5%
2007 38.66 539th 749 28.0%
2008 61.11 337th 753 55.2%
2009 57.65 396th 770 48.6%
2010 59.75 393rd 805 51.2%
2011 48.92 530th 825 35.8%
2012 39.04 602nd 834 27.8%
2013 40.48 534th 758 29.6%
2014 39.90 513th 728 29.5%
2016 41.23 548th 870 37.0%
2017 37.25 575th 877 34.4%
2018 40.20 547th 861 36.5%
2019 35.72 593rd 891 33.4%
2021 24.70 597th 797 25.1%
2022 42.45 539th 883 39.0%
2023 38.84 563rd 893 37.0%
2024 45.88 502nd 891 43.7%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at West Mifflin Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.65 129th 187 31.0%
2024 31.75 131st 199 34.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Mifflin Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.39 359th 874 58.9%
2024 64.37 265th 877 69.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at West Mifflin Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.42 471st 860 45.2%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at West Mifflin Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.71 494th 660 25.2%
2024 33.02 436th 672 35.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at West Mifflin Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.48 523rd 870 39.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at West Mifflin Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.37 202nd 421 52.0%
2024 50.22 167th 408 59.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at West Mifflin Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.36 482nd 681 29.2%
2024 36.93 438th 673 34.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for West Mifflin Area Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 596 110 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1989 622 97 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1990 606 94 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 700
1991 599 83 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1992 600 81 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1993 594 90 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1994 596 85 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1995 607 88 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1996 607 88 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1997 596 110 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1998 611 120 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1999 665 124 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 794
2000 657 133 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 793
2001 658 126 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 787
2002 647 148 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 797
2003 647 148 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 797
2004 653 153 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 809
2005 657 143 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 805
2006 620 145 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 771
2007 595 148 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 752
2008 587 145 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 737
2009 565 147 0 4 0 n/a n/a 6 722
2010 534 139 0 6 0 n/a n/a 11 690
2011 478 132 0 8 0 0 23 0 641
2012 490 135 0 9 1 0 33 0 668
2013 757 280 0 20 2 0 68 0 1127
2014 738 255 4 14 1 0 77 0 1089
2015 706 232 3 17 0 0 67 0 1025
2016 687 237 5 11 0 0 85 0 1025
2017 669 222 8 13 0 0 95 0 1007
2018 637 232 11 23 0 0 100 0 1003
2019 643 258 8 27 0 0 104 0 1040
2020 615 280 11 25 0 0 116 0 1047
2021 556 285 7 39 0 3 107 0 997
2022 529 222 11 39 0 2 93 0 896
2023 486 179 14 34 0 1 89 0 803
2024 466 170 14 38 0 1 97 0 786

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Mifflin Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 706 44.7 15.7 n/a
1989 719 44.5 16.1 n/a
1990 700 44.6 15.6 0
1991 687 45.5 15.0 n/a
1992 685 43.4 15.7 n/a
1993 686 36.5 18.8 n/a
1994 683 37.0 18.5 n/a
1995 696 36.0 19.3 n/a
1996 696 36.0 19.3 n/a
1997 712 36.0 19.8 n/a
1998 740 37.5 19.7 n/a
1999 794 41.0 19.4 n/a
2000 793 43.5 18.2 30.1
2001 787 45.0 17.5 28.7
2002 797 40.0 19.9 28.6
2003 797 40.0 19.9 28.6
2004 809 40.8 19.8 26.3
2005 805 38.8 20.7 28.3
2006 771 42.3 18.2 30.2
2007 752 41.7 18.0 32
2008 737 n/a n/a 40.7
2009 722 56.2 12.8 44.7
2010 690 58.2 11.8 40.5
2011 641 52.7 12.1 45.6
2012 668 43.4 15.3 48.8
2013 1127 71.2 15.8 54.3
2014 1089 71.2 15.2 53.4
2015 1025 68.0 15.0 54.8
2016 1025 68.0 15.0 55.6
2017 1007 66.1 15.2 56.9
2018 1003 65.6 15.2 100
2019 1040 68.3 15.2 99.8
2020 1047 71.4 14.6 100
2021 997 72.5 13.7 99.7
2022 896 65.7 13.6 99.7
2023 803 58.2 13.7 100
2024 786 58.7 13.3 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Mifflin Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 706 44.7 15.7 n/a
1989 719 44.5 16.1 n/a
1990 700 44.6 15.6 0
1991 687 45.5 15.0 n/a
1992 685 43.4 15.7 n/a
1993 686 36.5 18.8 n/a
1994 683 37.0 18.5 n/a
1995 696 36.0 19.3 n/a
1996 696 36.0 19.3 n/a
1997 712 36.0 19.8 n/a
1998 740 37.5 19.7 n/a
1999 794 41.0 19.4 n/a
2000 793 43.5 18.2 30.1
2001 787 45.0 17.5 28.7
2002 797 40.0 19.9 28.6
2003 797 40.0 19.9 28.6
2004 809 40.8 19.8 26.3
2005 805 38.8 20.7 28.3
2006 771 42.3 18.2 30.2
2007 752 41.7 18.0 32
2008 737 n/a n/a 40.7
2009 722 56.2 12.8 44.7
2010 690 58.2 11.8 40.5
2011 641 52.7 12.1 45.6
2012 668 43.4 15.3 48.8
2013 1127 71.2 15.8 54.3
2014 1089 71.2 15.2 53.4
2015 1025 68.0 15.0 54.8
2016 1025 68.0 15.0 55.6
2017 1007 66.1 15.2 56.9
2018 1003 65.6 15.2 100
2019 1040 68.3 15.2 99.8
2020 1047 71.4 14.6 100
2021 997 72.5 13.7 99.7
2022 896 65.7 13.6 99.7
2023 803 58.2 13.7 100
2024 786 58.7 13.3 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Mifflin Area Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $206 (2.0%) $10,142 (98.0%) $10,349
2020 $191 (1.8%) $10,697 (98.2%) $10,888
2021 $358 (3.0%) $11,600 (97.0%) $11,958
2022 $266 (2.2%) $11,793 (97.8%) $12,059

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Mifflin Area Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 936th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1020th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.9%
Ranks 593rd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 563rd of 893 Middle schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Math (West Mifflin Area Middle School)48.122.9
 25.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (West Mifflin Area Middle School)72.972.8
 0.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Mifflin Area Middle School)64.352.8
 11.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (West Mifflin Area Middle School)29.924.6
 5.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Mifflin Area Middle School)51.145.9
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (West Mifflin Area Middle School)46.741.6
 5.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Mifflin Area Middle School)63.239.6
 23.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (West Mifflin Area Middle School)22.630
 7.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Mifflin Area Middle School)47.843.2
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (West Mifflin Area Middle School)15.35.4
 9.9%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (West Mifflin Area Middle School)30.446.4
 16%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Mifflin Area Middle School)35.141.9
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (West Mifflin Area Middle School)32.524.3
 8.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (West Mifflin Area Middle School)51.957.6
 5.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Mifflin Area Middle School)52.244.3
 7.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1040803
 22.8%
African American258179
 30.6%
American Indian00
Asian814
 75%
Hispanic2734
 25.9%
Pacific Islander01
White643486
 24.4%
Two or More Races10489
 14.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%100%
 0.2%


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Students at West Mifflin Area Middle School are 59% White, 22% African American, 12% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Students who attend West Mifflin Area Middle School usually go on to attend West Mifflin Area High School

West Mifflin Area Middle School ranks 502nd of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 786 students attended West Mifflin Area Middle School.


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