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.
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Detail:
Public 4-8
District:
West Mifflin Area School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
502nd of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,059
Students who attend West Mifflin Area Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for West Mifflin Area Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.3
Number of students: 786
Racial breakdown:
White:
59.3%
African American:
21.6%
Two or more races:
12.3%
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Hispanic:
4.8%
Asian:
1.8%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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