Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool

482 Grove St
Honesdale, PA 18431
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 381 students in grades 6-8, Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool 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 37% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool's student population of 381 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
381 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#913 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
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37%
38%
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65%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
n/a
14%
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White
89%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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0.20
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Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool's ranking?
Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool is ranked #913 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool often compared to?
Wayne Highlands MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Damascus Area School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool?
381 students attend Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool?
Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool offer ?
Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool part of?
Wayne Highlands MiddleSchool is part of Wayne Highlands SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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