Lyndwood Elementary School

2 Collet St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
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Bottom 50%
Serving 233 students in grades 6, Lyndwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Lyndwood Elementary School's student population of 233 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Lyndwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyndwood Elementary School is 0.54, 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
This School
State Level (PA)
#2191 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
11-19%
38%
20-29%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
22%
14%
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Black
10%
14%
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White
64%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
50%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lyndwood Elementary School's ranking?
Lyndwood Elementary School is ranked #2191 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lyndwood Elementary School?
233 students attend Lyndwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lyndwood Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyndwood Elementary School?
Lyndwood Elementary School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lyndwood Elementary School offer ?
Lyndwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyndwood Elementary School part of?
Lyndwood Elementary School is part of Hanover Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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