West Hempfield MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Irwin, Pennsylvania 15642 · Hempfield Area SD
#131 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#2736 of 15,369 nationally
About West Hempfield MS
West Hempfield MS is a public middle located in Irwin, in the Hempfield Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 546 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 131st of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 546.
There are 3 schools in Irwin; West Hempfield MS ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Hempfield MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Hempfield MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Hempfield El Sch
Irwin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students · 889 m away
Hahntown El Sch
North Huntingdon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
419 students · 5.0 km away
H W Good El Sch
Herminie · Public elementary · Grades K–4
270 students · 5.3 km away
Norwin MS
North Huntingdon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
819 students · 5.4 km away
Norwin HS
North Huntingdon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,671 students · 5.4 km away
Jeannette McKee El Sch
Jeannette · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
504 students · 5.5 km away
Sheridan Terrace El Sch
North Huntingdon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
417 students · 5.5 km away
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
North Huntingdon · Public middle · Grades 5–6
755 students · 5.7 km away
Sunset Valley El Sch
North Huntingdon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
448 students · 6.0 km away
Jeannette HS
Jeannette · Public high · Grades 7–12
405 students · 6.1 km away
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Big Spring MS
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550 students
Reiffton Sch
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Hempfield MS a good school?
West Hempfield MS has a Success Index (US) of 73.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #131 of 521 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Hempfield MS rank in Pennsylvania?
West Hempfield MS ranks #131 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #2736 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Hempfield MS?
West Hempfield MS had 546 students in 2025.
Is West Hempfield MS a elementary school or a high school?
West Hempfield MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Hempfield MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Hempfield MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.