Serving 593 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Willow Lane Elementary 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 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Willow Lane Elementary School serves the northwest part of Macungie, PA, encompassing an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 1.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Willow Lane Elementary School's student population of 593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
593 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Willow Lane Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Lane Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#478 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Incredible Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willow Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Lane Elementary School is ranked #478 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Willow Lane Elementary School?
593 students attend Willow Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Willow Lane Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willow Lane Elementary School?
Willow Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Willow Lane Elementary School offer ?
Willow Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Willow Lane Elementary School part of?
Willow Lane Elementary School is part of East Penn School District.
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