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West Perry School District

Item: West Perry School District
Rating: 6
Author: Public School Review

2606 Shermans Valley Road
Elliottsburg, PA 17024-9706

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Top 50%

Tel: (717) 789-3934

www.westperry.org

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,137 students in West Perry School District. This district's average is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.

Public Schools in West Perry School District have an score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and score of 58% (versus the 56% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District

This State (PA)

# Schools

5 Schools

2,929 Schools

# Students

2,137 Students

1,665,424 Students

# Teachers

158 Teachers

124,094 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

Student By Grade

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	West Perry School District	Pennsylvania
Pre-K	51	10
Kind	147	150
1	161	158
2	158	161
3	169	169
4	159	162
5	148	168
6	176	169
7	138	171
8	185	173
9	177	185
10	148	181
11	153	178
12	167	177

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District Rank

West Perry School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (PA)

#295 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	West Perry School District
2023	#295
2022	#258
2021	#200
2019	#378
2018	#293
2017	#359
2016	#332
2015	#356
2014	#379
2013	#413
2012	#360
2011	#402
2010	#434

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38%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	West Perry School District	Pennsylvania
2023	38%	38%
2022	40%	36%
2021	37%	38%
2019	43%	45%
2018	48%	45%
2017	42%	46%
2016	45%	46%
2015	40%	43%
2014	72%	72%
2013	71%	73%
2012	74%	74%
2011	72%	76%
2010	71%	75%

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58%

55%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	West Perry School District	Pennsylvania
2022	58%	55%
2021	60%	55%
2019	61%	62%
2018	48%	63%
2017	64%	63%
2016	63%	62%
2015	61%	62%
2014	68%	70%
2013	68%	70%
2012	69%	71%
2011	68%	73%
2010	65%	72%

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55%

57%

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Science Proficiency Trends
Year	West Perry School District	Pennsylvania
2022	55%	57%
2021	71%	64%

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87%

87.5%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	West Perry School District	Pennsylvania
2023	87%	87%
2022	92%	87%
2021	92%	87%
2020	92%	87%
2019	92%	86%
2018	87%	86%
2017	91%	86%
2016	87%	86%
2015	87%	86%
2014	87%	86%
2013	87%	85%
2012	91%	84%
2011	74%	85%

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(2022-23)

18.7%

23.3%

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Chronic Absenteeism Rate Trends
Year	West Perry School District	Pennsylvania
2023	18.7%	23.3%
2022	26.5%	26.6%
2021	32.2%	18.9%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.13

0.60

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	West Perry School District	Pennsylvania
2023	0.12	0.58
2022	0.11	0.57
2021	0.12	0.57
2020	0.11	0.55
2019	0.11	0.54
2018	0.06	0.53
2017	0.06	0.52
2016	0.06	0.51
2015	0.18	0.51
2014	0.05	0.49
2013	0.05	0.48
2012	0.05	0.47
2011	0.04	0.46
2010	0.04	0.44
2009	0.03	0.44
2008	0.04	0.43
2007	0.04	0.41
2006	0.04	0.41
2005	0.04	0.40
2004	0.04	0.40
2003	0.04	0.38
2002	0.03	0.37
2001	0.03	0.37
2000	0.03	0.35
1999	0.03	0.35
1998	0.03	0.34
1997	0.04	0.34
1996	0.04	0.33
1995	0.03	0.33
1994	0.03	0.33
1993	0.02	0.31
1992	0.01	0.31
1991	0.01	0.31
1990	0.01	0.30
1989	0.01	0.30
1988	0.01	0.30

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% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

n/a

% Hispanic

16%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison (1995-2023)
Year	West Perry School District	Pennsylvania
2023	3%	14%
2022	2%	14%
2021	2%	13%
2020	2%	13%
2019	2%	12%
2018	2%	11%
2017	2%	11%
2016	2%	10%
2015	4%	10%
2014	1%	10%
2013	1%	9%
2012	1%	9%
2011	1%	8%
2010	1%	8%
2007	1%	7%
2006	1%	6%
2005	1%	6%
2004	1%	6%
2003	1%	5%
2000	1%	4%
1999	1%	4%
1998	1%	4%
1997	1%	4%
1996	1%	3%
1995	1%	3%

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% Black

n/a

14%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison (1993-2022)
Year	West Perry School District	Pennsylvania
2022	1%	14%
2021	1%	15%
2020	1%	15%
2019	1%	15%
2016	1%	15%
2015	3%	15%
2014	1%	15%
2013	2%	15%
2012	1%	15%
2011	2%	15%
2010	1%	16%
2009	2%	16%
2008	2%	16%
2007	1%	16%
2006	1%	16%
2005	1%	16%
2004	2%	16%
2003	1%	16%
2002	1%	15%
2001	2%	15%
2000	1%	15%
1999	1%	15%
1998	1%	14%
1997	1%	14%
1996	1%	14%
1995	1%	14%
1994	1%	14%
1993	1%	13%

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% White

93%

60%

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White Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)
Year	West Perry School District	Pennsylvania
2023	94%	62%
2022	94%	63%
2021	94%	63%
2020	95%	64%
2019	95%	65%
2018	97%	66%
2017	97%	67%
2016	97%	68%
2015	83%	68%
2014	98%	69%
2013	97%	70%
2012	98%	71%
2011	97%	72%
2010	98%	73%
2009	98%	73%
2008	98%	74%
2007	98%	75%
2006	98%	75%
2005	98%	76%
2004	97%	76%
2003	98%	77%
2002	99%	78%
2001	98%	78%
2000	98%	79%
1999	98%	79%
1998	98%	80%
1997	98%	80%
1996	98%	81%
1995	98%	81%
1994	99%	81%
1993	99%	82%
1992	100%	82%
1991	100%	82%
1990	100%	83%
1989	100%	83%
1988	100%	83%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison (2017-2023)
Year	West Perry School District	Pennsylvania
2023	3%	5%
2022	3%	5%
2021	3%	5%
2020	2%	4%
2019	2%	4%
2018	1%	4%
2017	1%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,723 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $21,182 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

This School District

This State (PA)

Total Revenue

$49 MM

$44,930 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	West Perry School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$49 MM	$30 MM
2022	$47 MM	$29 MM
2021	$44 MM	$27 MM
2020	$43 MM	$25 MM
2019	$42 MM	$25 MM
2018	$41 MM	$24 MM
2017	$40 MM	$24 MM
2016	$38 MM	$23 MM
2015	$35 MM	$21 MM
2014	$36 MM	$21 MM
2012	$34 MM	$20 MM
2011	$36 MM	$21 MM
2010	$35 MM	$21 MM
2009	$35 MM	$21 MM
2008	$35 MM	$21 MM
2007	$33 MM	$20 MM
2006	$31 MM	$20 MM
2005	$29 MM	$18 MM
2004	$25 MM	$17 MM
2003	$26 MM	$16 MM
2002	$25 MM	$18 MM
2001	$23 MM	$19 MM
2000	$23 MM	$18 MM
1999	$22 MM	$18 MM
1998	$21 MM	$18 MM
1997	$20 MM	$17 MM
1996	$19 MM	$17 MM
1995	$19 MM	$16 MM
1992	$15 MM	$14 MM
1990	$13 MM	$12 MM

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Spending

$45 MM

$43,758 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	West Perry School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$45 MM	$30 MM
2022	$46 MM	$28 MM
2021	$41 MM	$25 MM
2020	$48 MM	$25 MM
2019	$50 MM	$25 MM
2018	$40 MM	$23 MM
2017	$35 MM	$23 MM
2016	$37 MM	$22 MM
2015	$32 MM	$20 MM
2014	$33 MM	$20 MM
2012	$31 MM	$19 MM
2011	$33 MM	$21 MM
2010	$32 MM	$20 MM
2009	$33 MM	$20 MM
2008	$31 MM	$20 MM
2007	$29 MM	$19 MM
2006	$29 MM	$21 MM
2005	$28 MM	$18 MM
2004	$27 MM	$17 MM
2003	$39 MM	$18 MM
2002	$26 MM	$19 MM
2001	$23 MM	$21 MM
2000	$21 MM	$18 MM
1999	$20 MM	$18 MM
1998	$20 MM	$18 MM
1997	$19 MM	$18 MM
1996	$19 MM	$17 MM
1995	$18 MM	$16 MM
1992	$22 MM	$14 MM
1990	$14 MM	$12 MM

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Revenue / Student

$22,723

$26,978

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	West Perry School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$22,533	$24,520
2022	$21,579	$22,621
2021	$20,217	$20,683
2020	$18,296	$17,423
2019	$17,475	$17,496
2018	$16,949	$16,267
2017	$16,015	$17,283
2016	$15,581	$16,027
2015	$14,193	$12,967
2014	$14,375	$13,618
2012	$13,181	$12,923
2011	$13,255	$13,182
2010	$13,247	$12,967
2009	$12,795	$12,476
2008	$12,676	$11,970
2007	$11,447	$12,325
2006	$10,922	$11,373
2005	$10,263	$9,887
2004	$8,888	$9,342
2003	$8,901	$8,561
2002	$8,647	$9,347
2001	$8,202	$9,246
2000	$8,075	$8,505
1999	$7,540	$8,127
1998	$7,371	$7,716
1997	$7,043	$7,409
1995	$6,366	$6,949
1992	$5,352	$6,008
1990	$4,518	$5,260

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Spending / Student

$21,182

$26,274

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	West Perry School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$21,006	$23,814
2022	$21,054	$21,674
2021	$18,644	$19,381
2020	$20,458	$17,371
2019	$20,946	$17,056
2018	$16,530	$15,644
2017	$14,068	$16,490
2016	$14,802	$15,754
2015	$12,673	$12,300
2014	$13,026	$13,435
2012	$11,842	$12,431
2011	$12,240	$12,980
2010	$11,828	$12,300
2009	$12,346	$11,944
2008	$11,051	$11,838
2007	$10,197	$11,937
2006	$10,071	$11,377
2005	$9,758	$9,707
2004	$9,634	$9,347
2003	$13,523	$9,243
2002	$9,212	$9,853
2001	$7,966	$10,315
2000	$7,376	$8,598
1999	$6,836	$8,268
1998	$6,868	$7,996
1997	$6,531	$7,728
1995	$6,108	$6,895
1992	$7,568	$6,055
1990	$4,845	$5,391

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Best West Perry School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Carroll Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
:

Top 50%

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6670 Spring Rd
Shermans Dale, PA 17090
(717) 582-4256

Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #22.

West Perry Sr. High School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
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Top 50%

Add to Compare

2608 Shermans Valley Road
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3931

Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #33.

Blain Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
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Top 50%

Add to Compare

132 Blain Rd
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 536-3219

Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #44.

West Perry Middle School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
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Top 50%

Add to Compare

2620 Shermans Valley Road
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3012

Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #55.

New Bloomfield Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

300 West High St
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
(717) 582-4318

Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Perry School District?

West Perry School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,137 students.

What is the rank of West Perry School District?

West Perry School District is ranked #306 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.

What is the racial composition of students in West Perry School District?

93% of West Perry School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student/teacher ratio of West Perry School District?

West Perry School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.

What is West Perry School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $21,182 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,137 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
: 87% (Top 50% in PA)
: Top 50%
: 38% (Top 50%)
: 58% (Top 50%)
: 55% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education