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Westmont Hilltop School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,464 students in Westmont Hilltop 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 Westmont Hilltop School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,464 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Westmont Hilltop 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#254 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
52 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
1,212 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
83%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
122 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
111
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
108
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
101
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
108
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
112
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
118
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
120
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
119
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
124
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
123
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,462 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,670 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,462
$23,649
Spending / Student
$15,670
$23,073
Best Westmont Hilltop School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westmont Hilltop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
827 Diamond Blvd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8707
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8707
Grades: K-6
| 739 students
Rank: #22.
Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Grades: 7-12
| 725 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westmont Hilltop School District?
Westmont Hilltop School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,464 students.
What is the rank of Westmont Hilltop School District?
Westmont Hilltop School District is ranked #241 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westmont Hilltop School District?
83% of Westmont Hilltop School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westmont Hilltop School District?
Westmont Hilltop School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Westmont Hilltop School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,670 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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