Serving 559 students in grades 6-8, West Hempfield 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 559 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
West Hempfield Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Hempfield Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West Hempfield Middle School is ranked #1189 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend West Hempfield Middle School?
559 students attend West Hempfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of West Hempfield Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Hempfield Middle School?
West Hempfield Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Hempfield Middle School offer ?
West Hempfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Hempfield Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 559 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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