West Hill Elementary School
Tel:
(724)981-4880
- West Hill Elementary School serves 299 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
West Hill Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Hill Elementary School's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2005) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 299 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Hill Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Hill Elementary School is 0.33, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2363 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 11% | 15% |
| White | 81% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sharon City SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Hill Elementary School is Sharon High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sharon Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brookfield Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brookfield Brookfield Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 371 students
0.2 miles
614 Bedford Rd Se
Brookfield, OH 44403
(330)619-5240 0.2 K-4 371 - Sharon Musser Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 338 students
1.1 miles
500 Cedar Ave
Sharon, PA 16146
(724)981-4381 1.1 K-6 338 - Sharon Case Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 553 students
1.3 miles
36 Case Avenue
Sharon, PA 16146
(724)983-4015 1.3 K-6 553 - Sharon Sharon High School Grades: 9-12 | 535 students
1.4 miles
1129 E State St
Sharon, PA 16146
(724)983-4031 1.4 9-12 535 - Sharon Sharon Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 324 students
1.4 miles
1129 E State St
Sharon, PA 16146
(724)983-4030 1.4 7-8 324
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