Willow Lane Elementary School
Tel:
(484) 519-3300
Willow Lane Elementary School serves 689 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Willow Lane Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Willow Lane Elementary School places 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%)
School Overview
Willow Lane Elementary School's student population of 689 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 689 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Willow Lane Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Willow Lane Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #443 out of 2820 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 11% |
| Black | 4% | 15% |
| White | 73% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Penn School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Willow Lane Elementary School is Emmaus High School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lower Macungie Middle School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Macungie Lower Macungie Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,141 student
1.2 miles
6299 Lower Macungie Road
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 395-8593 1.2 6-8 1,141 - Macungie Eyer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 864 students
1.7 miles
5616 Buckeye Rd
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 965-1600 1.7 6-8 864 - Macungie Shoemaker Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 677 students
1.9 miles
4068 N Fairview St
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 965-1626 1.9 K-5 677 - Macungie Macungie Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 523 students
2.0 miles
4062 Brookside Rd
Macungie, PA 18062
(610) 965-1617 2.0 K-5 523 - Allentown Wescosville Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 508 students
2.1 miles
1064 Liberty Ln
Allentown, PA 18106
(610) 395-5851 2.1 K-5 508
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