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Western Wayne School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,796 students in Western Wayne School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Western Wayne School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
4 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
1,796 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
156 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Western Wayne 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#234 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.4%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
10%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
84%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,244 is higher than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,270 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$44,930 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$43,758 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,244
$26,978
Spending / Student
$28,270
$26,274
Best Western Wayne School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
739 Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Robert D Wilson El School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
74 Belmont St
Waymart, PA 18472
(800) 321-9973
Waymart, PA 18472
(800) 321-9973
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Western Wayne High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1970a Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Western Wayne Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1970b Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western Wayne School District?
Western Wayne School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,796 students.
What is the rank of Western Wayne School District?
Western Wayne School District is ranked #235 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western Wayne School District?
84% of Western Wayne School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Wayne School District?
Western Wayne School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Western Wayne School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,270 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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