Wayne School (Closed 2018)

650 East Ave
Erie, PA 16503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wayne School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
619 students

Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(16-17)
10%
46%
(16-17)
19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Asian
4%
5%

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Hispanic
24%
16%

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Black
47%
14%

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White
23%
60%

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Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
77%
0.67

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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%

Showing 2009–2025. View full 26-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
6%

Showing 2002–2011. View full 12-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Wayne School?
619 students attend Wayne School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Wayne School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayne School?
Wayne School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wayne School offer ?
Wayne School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wayne School part of?
Wayne School is part of Erie City School District.

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