For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,131 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,131 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
West Perry School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 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
0.14
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
2 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
1,972 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
93%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
51
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
152
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
149
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
156
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
165
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
144
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
168
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
182
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
160
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
174
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
164
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
155
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,872 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,248 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,872
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,248
$23,119
Best West Perry School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Perry Sr. High 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
| 664 students
Rank: #22.
Blain Elementary 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
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Carroll Elementary 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
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
West Perry Middle 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
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
New Bloomfield Elementary 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
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Perry School District?
West Perry School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,131 students.
What is the rank of West Perry School District?
West Perry School District is ranked #263 out of 675 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?
93% of West Perry School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
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 $19,248 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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