Serving 153 students in grades Kindergarten, Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center's student population of 153 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center is 0.38, 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)
(15-16)60-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
78%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center often compared to?
Wyoming Area Kindergarten Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Rice Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center?
153 students attend Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center?
Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center offer ?
Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center part of?
Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center is part of Wyoming Area School District.
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