For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,155 students in West Perry School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in West Perry School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,155 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
West Perry School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
5 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
2,021 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
94%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
68 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
149
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
159
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
160
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
169
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
176
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
165
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
155
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
197
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
170
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
156
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
163
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,639 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,033 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,639
$23,649
Spending / Student
$19,033
$23,073
Best West Perry School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Perry Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2608 Shermans Valley Road
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3931
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3931
Grades: 9-12
| 686 students
Rank: #22.
Blain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
132 Blain Rd
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 536-3219
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 536-3219
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Carroll Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6670 Spring Rd
Shermans Dale, PA 17090
(717) 582-4256
Shermans Dale, PA 17090
(717) 582-4256
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
West Perry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2620 Shermans Valley Road
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3012
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3012
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
Rank: #55.
New Bloomfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 West High St
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
(717) 582-4318
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
(717) 582-4318
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Perry School District?
West Perry School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,155 students.
What is the rank of West Perry School District?
West Perry School District is ranked #260 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 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 Perry School District?
94% of West Perry School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Perry School District?
West Perry School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is West Perry School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,033 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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