Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Wycallis Primary Center 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 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Math Proficiency: 71%
- Reading Proficiency: 78%
- Attendance Zone: Wycallis Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Dallas, PA, covering approximately 48.1 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10-12 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wycallis Primary Center's student population of 512 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
512 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wycallis Primary Center is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)71%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)78%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-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 schools are Wycallis Primary Center often compared to?
Wycallis Primary Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Dr David W Kistler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Wycallis Primary Center?
512 students attend Wycallis Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Wycallis Primary Center students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wycallis Primary Center?
Wycallis Primary Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wycallis Primary Center offer ?
Wycallis Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wycallis Primary Center part of?
Wycallis Primary Center is part of Dallas School District.
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