Serving 208 students in grades 1-5, Schuyler Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2313 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
13%
14%
White
54%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schuyler Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Schuyler Avenue Elementary School is ranked #2313 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Schuyler Avenue Elementary School?
208 students attend Schuyler Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Schuyler Avenue Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Schuyler Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Schuyler Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Schuyler Avenue Elementary School part of?
Schuyler Avenue Elementary School is part of Wyoming Valley West SD School District.
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