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#2193 of 2,846 schools in PA

Conrad Weiser West EL Sch

Elementary School · Conrad Weiser Area Sd · Womelsdorf, PA

A Conrad Weiser Area Sd elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

102 S 3rd St, Womelsdorf, PA 19567

  • Math 38% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-14.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$20,685
Chronic Absenteeism8.9%

Students at Conrad Weiser West EL Sch score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Conrad Weiser West EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low104/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Womelsdorf), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$86,635

Median home value

$230,500

Median rent

$1,176/mo

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

79.7%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19567; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fort Zeller EL SchEnrollment path unverified9.3K–22.3 mi270Compare →
Millbach Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4private1–103.3 mi61Compare →
Myerstown Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6private1–104.8 mi112Compare →
Conrad Weiser East EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.4K–4Not available446Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Conrad Weiser Area Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$20,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Conrad Weiser West EL Sch is listed in Conrad Weiser Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Conrad Weiser West EL Sch

Conrad Weiser West EL Sch is a public elementary school in Womelsdorf, PA, part of Conrad Weiser Area Sd, serving approximately 448 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,193 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Conrad Weiser West EL Sch

What grades does Conrad Weiser West EL Sch serve?

Conrad Weiser West EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Conrad Weiser West EL Sch?

Conrad Weiser West EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Conrad Weiser West EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Conrad Weiser West EL Sch is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Conrad Weiser West EL Sch rank in PA?

Conrad Weiser West EL Sch ranks #2,193 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Conrad Weiser West EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Conrad Weiser West EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Conrad Weiser West EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Conrad Weiser West EL Sch has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Conrad Weiser West EL Sch a charter school?

No, Conrad Weiser West EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Conrad Weiser West EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Conrad Weiser West EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Conrad Weiser West EL Sch?

55.6% of students at Conrad Weiser West EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
448
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Berks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.9%
Area population (ZIP 19567)
5,882
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
35.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19567; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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