Serving 231 students in grades 1-3, West Side School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
231 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
30%
14%
White
63%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend West Side School?
231 students attend West Side School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of West Side School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side School?
West Side School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Side School offer ?
West Side School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is West Side School part of?
West Side School is part of New Castle Area School District.
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