Serving 696 students in grades 7-8, Williamsport Area Middle School 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 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 696 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Williamsport Area Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williamsport Area Middle School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Williamsport Area Middle School's ranking?
Williamsport Area Middle School is ranked #1813 out of 2,733 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Williamsport Area Middle School?
696 students attend Williamsport Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Williamsport Area Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williamsport Area Middle School?
Williamsport Area Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Williamsport Area Middle School offer ?
Williamsport Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Williamsport Area Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 696 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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