Top Rankings
Wyoming Valley West SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,760 students in Wyoming Valley West SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Wyoming Valley West SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
4,760 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
n/a
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
Wyoming Valley West SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#489 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
# American Indian Students
11 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
813 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
14%
# Black Students
618 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
13%
14%
# White Students
2,857 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
60%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
420 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
380
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
364
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
409
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
366
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
383
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
336
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
408
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
394
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
387
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
376
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
308
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
324
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
325
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,404 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,426 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,404
$23,665
Spending / Student
$17,426
$23,089
Best Wyoming Valley West SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Wadham Street
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-5361
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-5361
Grades: 9-12
| 1,333 students
Rank: #22.
Chester Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 East Chester Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2438
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2438
Grades: 1-5
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Dana El Center
(Math: 20% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Dana Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 283-0591
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 283-0591
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #44.
Wyoming Valley West MiddleSchool
(Math: 13% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Chester Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2131
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2131
Grades: 6-8
| 1,189 students
Rank: #55.
Third Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
131 Rear Third Ave & Davis St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-2282
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-2282
Grades: K
| 89 students
Rank: #66.
State El Center
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 State Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 779-5381
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 779-5381
Grades: K-5
| 1,221 students
Rank: #77.
Schuyler Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Schuyler Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-6041
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-6041
Grades: 1-5
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wyoming Valley West SD School District?
Wyoming Valley West SD School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,760 students.
What is the rank of Wyoming Valley West SD School District?
Wyoming Valley West SD School District is ranked #490 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wyoming Valley West SD School District?
60% of Wyoming Valley West SD School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is Wyoming Valley West SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,426 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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