Westmont Hilltop Elementary School

827 Diamond Blvd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 737 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Westmont Hilltop Elementary School ranks in the top 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 is 41% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westmont Hilltop Elementary School's student population of 737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
737 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Westmont Hilltop Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westmont Hilltop Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1287 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westmont Hilltop Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westmont Hilltop Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westmont Hilltop Elementary School 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.
80-84%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westmont Hilltop Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
4%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westmont Hilltop Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
14%
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White
80%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westmont Hilltop Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westmont Hilltop Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westmont Hilltop Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Westmont Hilltop Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westmont Hilltop Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westmont Hilltop Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westmont Hilltop Elementary School's ranking?
Westmont Hilltop Elementary School is ranked #1287 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Westmont Hilltop Elementary School often compared to?
Westmont Hilltop Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Westmont Hilltop Elementary School?
737 students attend Westmont Hilltop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Westmont Hilltop Elementary School students are White, 11% 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 Elementary School?
Westmont Hilltop Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westmont Hilltop Elementary School offer ?
Westmont Hilltop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westmont Hilltop Elementary School part of?
Westmont Hilltop Elementary School is part of Westmont Hilltop School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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