Serving 998 students in grades 6-8, Whitehall-coplay 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 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 998 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitehall-coplay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Whitehall-coplay Middle School's student population of 998 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
998 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
143
School Motto
We are One. We are Zephyrs.
School Rankings
Whitehall-coplay 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 Whitehall-coplay Middle School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1828 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
38%
15%
Black
9%
14%
White
42%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
1%
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 Whitehall-coplay Middle School's ranking?
Whitehall-coplay Middle School is ranked #1828 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Whitehall-coplay Middle School often compared to?
Whitehall-coplay Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nitschmann Middle School, Lower Macungie Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Whitehall-coplay Middle School?
998 students attend Whitehall-coplay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Whitehall-coplay Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitehall-coplay Middle School?
Whitehall-coplay Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whitehall-coplay Middle School offer ?
Whitehall-coplay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whitehall-coplay Middle School part of?
Whitehall-coplay Middle School is part of Whitehall-Coplay School District.
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