Wyoming Valley West Sd School District
School District · Kingston, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
3.8
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,509
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
3.8
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,509
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Wyoming Valley West Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wyoming Valley West Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Wyoming Valley West Shs
Plymouth · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
State EL Ctr
Larksville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chester Street EL Sch
Kingston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#485 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.5
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,509
$3,631 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
4,901 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Wyoming Valley West Sd ranks #485 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Wyoming Valley West Sd's schools with real test data average 3.8/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wyoming Valley West Shs (5.4/10), State EL Ctr (4.2/10), and Chester Street EL Sch (4.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wyoming Valley West Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Wyoming Valley West Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming Valley West Shs | 5.4 / 10 |
| 2 | State EL Ctr | 4.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Chester Street EL Sch | 4.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Dana EL Ctr | 3.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Wyoming Valley West MS | 3.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Third Avenue EL Sch | 2.7 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wyoming Valley West Sd
Wyoming Valley West Sd is a Kingston, Pennsylvania school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 4,901 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $14,509 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.8/10, Wyoming Valley West Sd has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wyoming Valley West Shs, which has a composite score of 5.4/10.
In standardized testing, Wyoming Valley West Sd students show an average math proficiency of 40.4% and ELA proficiency of 54.3%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wyoming Valley West Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wyoming Valley West Sd with test data.
Schools in Wyoming Valley West Sd
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Kingston
- Total Enrollment
- 4,901
- Teachers (FTE)
- 311
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wyoming Valley West Sd?
Wyoming Valley West Sd has 6 schools in total — 4 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 Wyoming Valley West Sd?
The average composite rating for Wyoming Valley West Sd is 3.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wyoming Valley West Sd?
Wyoming Valley West Sd spends $14,509 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wyoming Valley West Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wyoming Valley West Sd is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wyoming Valley West Sd?
Wyoming Valley West Shs is the highest-rated school in Wyoming Valley West Sd with a composite score of 5.4/10.
What are the test scores in Wyoming Valley West Sd?
Across schools in Wyoming Valley West Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wyoming Valley West Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Wyoming Valley West Sd has an average school rating of 3.8/10 across 6 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
- 3.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.3%
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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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