West Oak Lane CS School District

7115 Stenton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 995 students in West Oak Lane CS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in West Oak Lane CS School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,941 Schools
# Students
995 Students
1,669,470 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
120,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

West Oak Lane CS School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 684 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#581 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of West Oak Lane CS  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Oak Lane CS  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Oak Lane CS  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Oak Lane CS  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.01
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
227,372 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
14%
# Black Students
988 Students
240,365 Students
% Black Students
99%
14%
# White Students
1 Student
1,043,985 Students
% White Students
n/a
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
81,296 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
100
118,934
# Students in 1st Grade:
116
117,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
130
122,707
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
101
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
144,756
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
133,920
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
128,311
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
129,442
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,456 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,685. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,587 is less than the state median of $23,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of West Oak Lane CS  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$15 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart displays total spending of West Oak Lane CS  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,456
$23,685
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in West Oak Lane CS  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,587
$23,108
This chart displays average spending per public school student in West Oak Lane CS  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Oak Lane CS School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Oak Lane Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7115 Stenton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 927-7995
Grades: K-8
| 995 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Oak Lane CS School District?
West Oak Lane CS School District manages 1 public schools serving 995 students.
What is the rank of West Oak Lane CS School District?
West Oak Lane CS School District is ranked #579 out of 684 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in West Oak Lane CS School District?
99% of West Oak Lane CS School District students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Oak Lane CS School District?
West Oak Lane CS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is West Oak Lane CS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,587 is less than the state median of $23,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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