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Waynesboro Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,343 students in Waynesboro Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Waynesboro Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
4,343 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
254 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Waynesboro Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#302 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.57
# American Indian Students
17 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
262 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
121 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
3,647 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
84%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
268 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
312
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
312
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
332
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
317
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
295
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
317
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
349
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
353
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
373
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
377
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
360
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
324
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
322
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,316 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,880 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,316
$23,665
Spending / Student
$13,880
$23,089
Best Waynesboro Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waynesboro Area Sr. High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,383 students
Rank: #22.
Hooverville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10829 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Summitview Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
840 East Second Street
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Mowrey Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7891 Tomstown Road
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #55.
Fairview Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Fairview Ave
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #66.
Waynesboro Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
702 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Grades: 6-8
| 1,075 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waynesboro Area SD School District?
Waynesboro Area SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,343 students.
What is the rank of Waynesboro Area SD School District?
Waynesboro Area SD School District is ranked #299 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro Area SD School District?
84% of Waynesboro Area SD School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waynesboro Area SD School District?
Waynesboro Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Waynesboro Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,880 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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