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Preston School vs. Damascus Area School

Should you attend Preston School or Damascus Area School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Preston School
1493 Crosstown Highway
Lakewood, PA 18439
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Damascus Area School
174 High School Rd
Damascus, PA 18415
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Damascus Area School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 144 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Preston School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Damascus Area School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
144 students
266 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Preston School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Damascus Area School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Preston School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Damascus Area School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Preston School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Damascus Area School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Preston School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayne Highlands School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Damascus Area School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayne Highlands School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1293 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#366 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Preston School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Damascus Area School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in PA)
60-64%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Preston School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wayne Highlands School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Damascus Area School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wayne Highlands School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in PA)
75-79%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Preston School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wayne Highlands School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Damascus Area School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wayne Highlands School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 50% in PA)
80-84%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Preston School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wayne Highlands School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Damascus Area School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wayne Highlands School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Preston School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Damascus Area School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
11
30
Grade 1 Students
16
26
Grade 2 Students
20
29
Grade 3 Students
19
29
Grade 4 Students
10
23
Grade 5 Students
14
36
Grade 6 Students
18
23
Grade 7 Students
21
34
Grade 8 Students
15
36

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Preston School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wayne Highlands School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Damascus Area School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wayne Highlands School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Preston School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wayne Highlands School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Damascus Area School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wayne Highlands School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Preston School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayne Highlands School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Damascus Area School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayne Highlands School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% White
91%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Preston School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayne Highlands School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Damascus Area School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayne Highlands School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Preston School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wayne Highlands School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Damascus Area School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wayne Highlands School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Preston School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayne Highlands School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Damascus Area School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayne Highlands School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Preston School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wayne Highlands School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Damascus Area School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wayne Highlands School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Preston School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wayne Highlands School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Damascus Area School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wayne Highlands School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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