For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,362 students in 15642, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 15642, PA are Norwin Middle School and West Hempfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 15642 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 15642, PA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15642, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norwin Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Gr: 7-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
West Hempfield Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
156 Northumberland Road
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 850-2140
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 850-2140
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
15642, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15020 Ardara Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(412) 823-1433
Irwin, PA 15642
(412) 823-1433
Gr: K-5 | 279 students
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-1250
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1015 Pennsylvania Ave
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-8410
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-8410
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Minority enrollment: 2%
780 Brush Hill Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Gr: K-4 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 15642, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 15642, PA include Norwin Middle School and West Hempfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 15642?
2 public middle schools are located in 15642.
What is the racial composition of students in 15642?
15642 public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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