Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the 18704 zip code - Wyoming Valley West Middle School, which is part of the Wyoming Valley West School District. The school serves a high-need, low-income student population, with 99.3% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite relatively high spending per student and a low student-teacher ratio, Wyoming Valley West Middle School is performing significantly below state averages across multiple academic measures, including math, English Language Arts, and science proficiency.
The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, going from 644 out of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2022-2023 to 728 out of 873 in 2024-2025, with a consistent 1-star rating. Math proficiency rates range from 5.2% to 9.3% for individual grades, compared to the state average of 30.5% to 37.8%, while English Language Arts proficiency rates range from 23.5% to 27.1%, compared to the state average of 49.2% to 50.8%. Science proficiency for 8th grade is 40.1%, compared to the state average of 54.5%.
The data suggests that Wyoming Valley West Middle School is struggling to improve student outcomes over time, despite the resources available. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to help the school better serve the needs of its community and improve academic performance.
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