West Perry Sd School District
School District · Elliottsburg, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,150
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,150
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#430 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,413
$1,727 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
2,150 students
Typical than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
West Perry Sd ranks #430 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. West Perry Sd's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Perry Shs (6.5/10), Blain EL Sch (6.4/10), and West Perry MS (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +1.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among West Perry Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in West Perry Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Perry Shs | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Blain EL Sch | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | West Perry MS | 4.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Carroll EL Sch | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | New Bloomfield EL Sch | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Perry Sd
West Perry Sd is a Elliottsburg, Pennsylvania school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,150 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. District-level spending was $16,413 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.1/10, West Perry Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Perry Shs, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, West Perry Sd students show an average math proficiency of 47.8% and ELA proficiency of 57.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in West Perry Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Perry Sd with test data.
Schools in West Perry Sd
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Elliottsburg
- Total Enrollment
- 2,150
- Teachers (FTE)
- 158
- District spending per student
- $16,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Perry Sd?
West Perry Sd has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Perry Sd?
The average composite rating for West Perry Sd is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in West Perry Sd?
West Perry Sd's district-level spending was $16,413 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Perry Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Perry Sd is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Perry Sd?
West Perry Shs is the highest-rated school in West Perry Sd with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in West Perry Sd?
Across schools in West Perry Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Perry Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
West Perry Sd has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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