For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,362 students in Irwin, PA. The top ranked public middle schools in Irwin, 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.
Irwin, PA public middle schools 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 Irwin 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 Public Middle Schools in Irwin, PA (2025)
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%
Irwin, 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 Irwin, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Irwin, PA include Norwin Middle School and West Hempfield Middle School. Irwin has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public middle schools are located in Irwin?
2 public middle schools are located in Irwin.
What is the racial composition of students in Irwin?
Irwin 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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