Serving 142 students in grades 5-6, Wilmington Area Upper Elementary 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 is 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilmington Area MS's attendance zone covers the entire school district in New Wilmington, PA, encompassing approximately 99.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of about 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 6.8 miles and the furthest edge located 13.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School's student population of 142 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#1578 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
98%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
59%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School is ranked #1578 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School?
142 students attend Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School?
Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School offer ?
Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School part of?
Wilmington Area Upper Elementary School is part of Wilmington Area School District.
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