West Wyomissing Elementary School (Closed 2013)

Serving 193 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Wyomissing Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
193 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
(11-12)
90-94%
74%
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(11-12)
85-89%
71%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Wyomissing Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
24%
14%
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Black
6%
14%
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White
64%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
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School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend West Wyomissing Elementary School?
193 students attend West Wyomissing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of West Wyomissing Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Wyomissing Elementary School?
West Wyomissing Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Wyomissing Elementary School offer ?
West Wyomissing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Wyomissing Elementary School part of?
West Wyomissing Elementary School is part of Wilson School District.

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