West Hills Intermediate School

West Hills Intermediate School

Public Elementary School | Grade 4-6
175 Heritage Park Dr,  Kittanning, PA
Armstrong School District
2.0
535 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
54%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
14.4%
State Average
15.6%
Science
27.8%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
998:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
94.5%
Two or more races
1.9%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 4 Reviews
1.0 other
12/4/2023
The principal hires her friends and gaslights parents into trying to make them believe that the teachers are "good people" who ignore student and parent's requests for special education services. They're conservative. They will ignore you and your child's requests for help, because they're "friends"...
5.0 student
3/25/2016
I am a student here. The teachers know what they are talking about and are always helpful. I participate in the gifted program, science fair, and basketball program, all of which are great. The gym teacher, Brad Bowers, is awesome! He is fun and funny. The library is wonderful. It has a HUGE selecti...
1.0 other
3/1/2012
This school stinks. The teachers are rude to the students. The principal has no respect for the students. The teachers give way too much homework. The food served in the cafe is terrible. If a student owes more than $10.00, they are forced to eat a gross peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Words canno...
1.0 parent
1/5/2010

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West Hills Intermediate School is a public school for students in grades 4-6 in Kittanning, PA and is served by the Armstrong School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 535 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. West Hills Intermediate School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $249,957. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grace Christian School, New Bethlehem Wesleyan Methodist School, Harvest Baptist Academy, and more. Learn more about what Kittanning has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Hills Intermediate School.

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