Willow Lane Elementary School

6135 Sauerkraut Ln
Macungie, PA 18062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Willow Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 620 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20% in PA
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Willow Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Willow Lane Elementary School's student population of 620 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Willow Lane Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Lane Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#497 out of 2549 schools
(Top 20%)
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49%
38%
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70%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
8%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
14%
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Black
4%
14%
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White
68%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willow Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Lane Elementary School is ranked #497 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Willow Lane Elementary School?
620 students attend Willow Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Willow Lane Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Lane Elementary School?
Willow Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Willow Lane Elementary School offer ?
Willow Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Willow Lane Elementary School part of?
Willow Lane Elementary School is part of East Penn SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 620 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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