Top Rankings
Wyoming Valley West School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,054 students in Wyoming Valley West School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Wyoming Valley West School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
5,054 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
311 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Wyoming Valley West School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 88% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#538 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
57%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.59
# American Indian Students
12 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
49 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,134 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
15%
# Black Students
678 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
13%
14%
# White Students
2,695 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
53%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
483 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
369
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
430
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
445
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
415
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
451
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
399
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
383
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
365
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
393
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
379
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
363
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
356
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
306
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,391 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,412 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,391
$23,696
Spending / Student
$16,412
$23,119
Best Wyoming Valley West School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dana El Center
(Math: 23% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Dana Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 283-0591
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 283-0591
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Wyoming Valley West Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Wadham Street
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-5361
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-5361
Grades: 9-12
| 1,404 students
Rank: #33.
Chester Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 East Chester Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2438
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2438
Grades: 1-5
| 286 students
Rank: #44.
Third Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
131 Rear Third Ave & Davis St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-2282
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-2282
Grades: K
| 99 students
Rank: #55.
Wyoming Valley West Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Chester Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2131
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2131
Grades: 6-8
| 1,141 students
Rank: #66.
Schuyler Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Schuyler Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-6041
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-6041
Grades: 1-5
| 208 students
Rank: #77.
State El Center
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 State Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 779-5381
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 779-5381
Grades: K-5
| 1,316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wyoming Valley West School District?
Wyoming Valley West School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,054 students.
What is the rank of Wyoming Valley West School District?
Wyoming Valley West School District is ranked #540 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wyoming Valley West School District?
53% of Wyoming Valley West School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wyoming Valley West School District?
Wyoming Valley West School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Wyoming Valley West School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,412 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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