Excellent
#444 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 16% in state
Damascus Area Sch
Elementary School · Wayne Highlands Sd · Damascus, PA
A Wayne Highlands Sd elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
174 High School Rd, Damascus, PA 18415
- Math 72% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Damascus Area Sch score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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 42 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Damascus Area 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,985
Median home value
$327,600
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
94.4%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18415; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Wayne Highlands SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 3–5 | Not available | 414 | Compare → |
| Preston SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–8 | Not available | 144 | Compare → |
| Stourbridge Primary CtrEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–2 | Not available | 399 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wayne Highlands Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Damascus Area Sch is listed in Wayne Highlands SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Damascus Area Sch
Damascus Area Sch is a public elementary school in Damascus, PA, part of Wayne Highlands Sd, serving approximately 266 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #444 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Damascus Area Sch
What grades does Damascus Area Sch serve?
Damascus Area Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Damascus Area Sch?
Damascus Area Sch has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Damascus Area Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Damascus Area Sch is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Damascus Area Sch rank in PA?
Damascus Area Sch ranks #444 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Damascus Area Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Damascus Area Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Damascus Area Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Damascus Area Sch has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Damascus Area Sch a charter school?
No, Damascus Area Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Damascus Area Sch a Title I school?
No, Damascus Area Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Damascus Area Sch?
42.1% of students at Damascus Area 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (570) 224-4114
- Area population (ZIP 18415)
- 1,242
- Area median age
- 57
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 18415; 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
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