Serving 139 students in grades 6-8, Weatherly 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weatherly Area Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Weatherly Area Middle School's student population of 139 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Weatherly 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 Weatherly Area Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1853 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weatherly Area Middle School's ranking?
Weatherly Area Middle School is ranked #1853 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Weatherly Area Middle School?
139 students attend Weatherly Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Weatherly Area Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weatherly Area Middle School?
Weatherly Area Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Weatherly Area Middle School offer ?
Weatherly Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Weatherly Area Middle School part of?
Weatherly Area Middle School is part of Weatherly Area School District.
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