- West Hazleton El/MS reported a higher students per counselor than Berwick Area MS (875:1 vs. 282.3:1).
- West Hazleton El/MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Berwick Area MS (374 vs. 126).
- Berwick Area MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than West Hazleton El/MS (118 vs. 43).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
West Hazleton El/MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Berwick Area MS (374 vs. 126).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Berwick Area MS reported a higher gifted & talented than West Hazleton El/MS (21 vs. 5).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Berwick Area MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than West Hazleton El/MS (118 vs. 43).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
West Hazleton El/MS reported a higher students per counselor than Berwick Area MS (875:1 vs. 282.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Berwick Area MS
$16,197.37
West Hazleton El/MS
$13,485.34
Local revenue share
Berwick Area MS
39.9%
West Hazleton El/MS
35.9%
State revenue share
Berwick Area MS
48%
West Hazleton El/MS
46.2%
Federal revenue share
Berwick Area MS
12.2%
West Hazleton El/MS
17.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Berwick Area MS
13.4%
West Hazleton El/MS
44.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Luzerne County
$62,321
Luzerne County
$62,321
Poverty rate
Luzerne County
15.4%
Luzerne County
15.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Luzerne County
25%
Luzerne County
25%
Unemployment rate
Luzerne County
4.5%
Luzerne County
4.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.