Western Wayne School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools in Western Wayne School District, serving 1,272 students.
- Public elementary school in Western Wayne School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 61% statewide average). This district's average elementary school ranking is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- The top ranked public elementary schools in Western Wayne School District are Wilson Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School and Western Wayne Middle School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Western Wayne School District |
| School District Website | http://www.westernwayne.org |
| School District Phone Number | (800)321-9973 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (PA) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 2,179 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,272 Students | 1,124,873 Students |
| # of Teachers | 99 Teachers | 76,703 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Western Wayne School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 643 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (PA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 63% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.56 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1 Student | 1,751 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 5 Students | 44,452 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 88 Students | 138,723 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 7% | 12% |
| # of Black Students | 18 Students | 176,527 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 16% |
| # of White Students | 1,113 Students | 709,838 Students |
| % White Students | 88% | 63% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 961 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 47 Students | 52,497 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 96 | 7,406 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 117 | 116,722 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 114 | 125,769 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 124 | 125,923 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 130 | 129,062 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 124 | 133,149 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 141 | 133,865 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 136 | 132,712 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 124 | 91,853 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 166 | 88,905 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 10,982 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 10,235 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 9,411 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 8,879 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $17,616 is higher than the state average of $13,163. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $18,752 is higher than the state average of $12,903. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (PA) |
| Total Revenue | $38 MM | $19 MM |
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| Spending | $41 MM | $19 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,616 | $13,163 |
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| Spending / Student | $18,752 | $12,903 |
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Western Wayne School District Public Elementary Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Evergreen Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 75%
Rank: Top 50%739 Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800)321-9973
Grades: PK-5 | 553 students
- Western Wayne Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 68%
Rank: Bottom 50%1970b Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800)321-9973
Grades: 6-8 | 426 students
- Wilson Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank: Top 50%74 Belmont St
Waymart, PA 18472
(800)321-9973
Grades: PK-5 | 293 students
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