Serving 1,127 students in grades 6-8, Wissahickon Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (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 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Wissahickon Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wissahickon Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Wissahickon Middle School?
1,127 students attend Wissahickon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wissahickon Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wissahickon Middle School?
Wissahickon Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wissahickon Middle School offer ?
Wissahickon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wissahickon Middle School part of?
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