Western Wayne School District

1970c Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,794 students in Western Wayne 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 Western Wayne School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,794 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Western Wayne 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 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#219 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Western Wayne   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Wayne   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.
64%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Western Wayne   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.
60%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Western Wayne   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.
90-94%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Western Wayne   School District and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
178 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
15%
# Black Students
24 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,502 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
84%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
112
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
110
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
136
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
127
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
123
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
118
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
133
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
139
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
137
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
128
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,924 is higher 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 $25,769 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Western Wayne   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
$46 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart displays total spending of Western Wayne   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
$27,924
$23,696
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Western Wayne   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
$25,769
$23,119
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Western Wayne   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 Western Wayne School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Wayne High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1970a Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Grades: 9-12
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
739 Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
Robert D Wilson El School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
74 Belmont St
Waymart, PA 18472
(800) 321-9973
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
Western Wayne Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1970b Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Grades: 6-8
| 383 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Western Wayne School District?
Western Wayne School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,794 students.
What is the rank of Western Wayne School District?
Western Wayne School District is ranked #225 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 Western Wayne School District?
84% of Western Wayne School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Wayne School District?
Western Wayne School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Western Wayne School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,769 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,794 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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