James S Wilson Middle School vs. Westlake Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 550 students in grades 6-8, James S Wilson 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 69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 470 students in grades 6-8, Westlake 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 30% (which is lower 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
550 students
470 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1054 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1342 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
10
Grade 6 Students
185
155
Grade 7 Students
174
142
Grade 8 Students
191
163
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
79%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
