Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Wycallis Primary Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Math Proficiency: 71%
- Reading Proficiency: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wycallis Primary Center's student population of 540 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wycallis Primary Center is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)71%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)78%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Wycallis Primary Center?
540 students attend Wycallis Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Wycallis Primary Center students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wycallis Primary Center?
Wycallis Primary Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wycallis Primary Center offer ?
Wycallis Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wycallis Primary Center part of?
Wycallis Primary Center is part of Dallas School District.
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