West York Area Middle School

Public 6-8

 1700 Bannister St
       York, PA  17404-4915


(717) 845-1671

District: West York Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
545th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,911 Help


Students who attend West York Area Middle School usually attend:

High:    West York Area High School

Feeder schools for West York Area Middle School:

Elementary:    Lincolnway Elementary School
    Trimmer Elementary School
    Wallace Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  675

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.6%
Hispanic:
23.1%
African American:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.3% Help


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Compare Details West York Area Middle School ranks worse than 61% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.64. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.6%), Hispanic (23.1%), African American (9.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West York Area Middle School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West York Area Middle School is $24,911.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West York Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks West York Area Middle School 545th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See West York Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for West York Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at West York Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.39 223rd 643 65.3%
2004 65.46 263rd 663 60.3%
2005 50.01 422nd 687 38.6%
2006 56.13 389th 736 47.1%
2007 69.25 246th 749 67.2%
2008 68.26 256th 753 66.0%
2009 58.48 381st 770 50.5%
2010 63.06 342nd 805 57.5%
2011 53.61 474th 825 42.5%
2012 58.30 432nd 834 48.2%
2013 61.95 358th 758 52.8%
2014 69.35 243rd 728 66.6%
2015 80.63 129th 835 84.6%
2016 69.34 271st 870 68.9%
2017 60.82 360th 877 59.0%
2018 50.52 471st 861 45.3%
2019 47.67 506th 891 43.2%
2021 45.27 461st 797 42.2%
2022 38.05 568th 883 35.7%
2023 40.64 545th 893 39.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West York Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.14 146th 187 21.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West York Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.43 84th 143 41.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West York Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.60 568th 874 35.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West York Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.13 470th 660 28.8%
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Rank History for African American students at West York Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.51 216th 421 48.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West York Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.49 220th 362 39.2%
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Rank History for White students at West York Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.58 462nd 681 32.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for West York Area Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 346 5 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1992 343 5 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1993 336 9 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1994 377 12 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 397
1995 386 8 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1996 386 8 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1997 433 7 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1998 430 16 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1999 469 13 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2000 461 12 8 14 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2001 456 19 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2002 689 35 9 28 0 n/a n/a 0 761
2003 689 35 9 28 0 n/a n/a 0 761
2004 704 57 11 36 1 n/a n/a 0 809
2005 684 62 10 52 1 n/a n/a 0 809
2006 687 64 8 42 2 n/a n/a 0 803
2007 708 79 8 39 1 n/a n/a 0 835
2008 676 73 12 40 1 n/a n/a 0 802
2009 696 85 10 46 1 n/a n/a 0 838
2010 640 85 12 58 2 n/a n/a 0 797
2011 601 84 13 52 4 0 16 0 770
2012 597 110 11 70 2 1 6 0 797
2013 512 87 10 66 2 2 27 0 706
2014 511 69 7 75 1 2 43 0 708
2015 465 63 10 102 1 2 49 0 692
2016 457 55 10 106 0 0 57 0 685
2017 488 78 14 123 2 0 56 0 761
2018 458 88 17 113 1 0 65 0 742
2019 427 90 16 127 2 0 69 0 731
2020 426 77 23 118 3 0 85 0 732
2021 417 75 20 122 3 0 70 0 707
2022 372 65 18 139 3 0 69 0 666
2023 375 65 16 156 1 0 62 0 675

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West York Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 358 22.5 15.9 n/a
1992 354 23.3 15.1 n/a
1993 360 19.0 18.9 n/a
1994 397 19.0 20.9 n/a
1995 410 20.0 20.5 n/a
1996 410 20.0 20.5 n/a
1997 459 22.0 20.9 n/a
1998 465 25.0 18.6 n/a
1999 501 29.5 17.0 n/a
2000 495 27.0 18.3 10.9
2001 498 29.0 17.2 15.7
2002 761 48.6 15.7 21.6
2003 761 48.6 15.7 21.6
2004 809 47.9 16.9 14.7
2005 809 48.5 16.7 20.3
2006 803 47.7 16.8 26.9
2007 835 47.8 17.5 27.3
2008 802 49.6 16.2 29.6
2009 838 52.5 16.0 26.6
2010 797 52.8 15.0 32.2
2011 770 51.9 14.8 32.6
2012 797 51.0 15.6 41.2
2013 706 49.1 14.3 44.1
2014 708 50.3 14.0 33.8
2015 692 47.0 14.7 45.1
2016 685 47.0 14.5 46.9
2017 761 48.0 15.8 49
2018 742 46.8 15.8 54.9
2019 731 50.4 14.4 57.2
2020 732 57.0 12.8 57.5
2021 707 56.4 12.5 53.5
2022 666 54.0 12.3 45.5
2023 675 57.5 11.7 53.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West York Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 358 22.5 15.9 n/a
1992 354 23.3 15.1 n/a
1993 360 19.0 18.9 n/a
1994 397 19.0 20.9 n/a
1995 410 20.0 20.5 n/a
1996 410 20.0 20.5 n/a
1997 459 22.0 20.9 n/a
1998 465 25.0 18.6 n/a
1999 501 29.5 17.0 n/a
2000 495 27.0 18.3 10.9
2001 498 29.0 17.2 15.7
2002 761 48.6 15.7 21.6
2003 761 48.6 15.7 21.6
2004 809 47.9 16.9 14.7
2005 809 48.5 16.7 20.3
2006 803 47.7 16.8 26.9
2007 835 47.8 17.5 27.3
2008 802 49.6 16.2 29.6
2009 838 52.5 16.0 26.6
2010 797 52.8 15.0 32.2
2011 770 51.9 14.8 32.6
2012 797 51.0 15.6 41.2
2013 706 49.1 14.3 44.1
2014 708 50.3 14.0 33.8
2015 692 47.0 14.7 45.1
2016 685 47.0 14.5 46.9
2017 761 48.0 15.8 49
2018 742 46.8 15.8 54.9
2019 731 50.4 14.4 57.2
2020 732 57.0 12.8 57.5
2021 707 56.4 12.5 53.5
2022 666 54.0 12.3 45.5
2023 675 57.5 11.7 53.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West York Area Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $180 (1.3%) $14,179 (98.8%) $14,358
2020 $215 (1.3%) $16,966 (98.7%) $17,181
2021 $337 (1.8%) $17,984 (98.2%) $18,321
2022 $2,548 (10.2%) $22,362 (89.8%) $24,911

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West York Area Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 506th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 545th of 893 Middle schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (West York Area Middle School)38.529.2
 9.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West York Area Middle School)65.748.9
 16.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (West York Area Middle School)26.224
 2.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West York Area Middle School)52.545.6
 6.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (West York Area Middle School)29.220.9
 8.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (West York Area Middle School)44.546.2
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West York Area Middle School)52.237.9
 14.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (West York Area Middle School)31.124.5
 6.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (West York Area Middle School)44.546.2
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West York Area Middle School)56.543.8
 12.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students731675
 7.7%
African American9065
 27.8%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1616
Hispanic127156
 22.8%
Pacific Islander00
White427375
 12.2%
Two or More Races6962
 10.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.2%53.3%
 3.8%


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Students at West York Area Middle School are 56% White, 23% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend West York Area Middle School usually go on to attend West York Area High School

West York Area Middle School ranks 545th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 675 students attended West York Area Middle School.


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