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#2046 of 2,846 schools in PA
Preston Sch
Elementary School · Wayne Highlands Sd · Lakewood, PA
A Wayne Highlands Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1493 Crosstown Highway, Lakewood, PA 18439
- Math 45% vs PA 39% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Preston Sch score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 40 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Preston 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,906
Median home value
$243,100
Median rent
$925/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18439; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus Area SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 266 | Compare → |
| Lakeside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 3–5 | Not available | 414 | 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
- #6 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
Preston Sch is listed in Wayne Highlands SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Preston Sch
Preston Sch is a public elementary school in Lakewood, PA, part of Wayne Highlands Sd, serving approximately 144 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,046 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Preston Sch
What grades does Preston Sch serve?
Preston Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Preston Sch?
Preston Sch has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preston Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Preston Sch is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Preston Sch rank in PA?
Preston Sch ranks #2,046 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Preston Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Preston Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Preston Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Preston Sch has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Preston Sch a charter school?
No, Preston Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Preston Sch a Title I school?
No, Preston Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Preston Sch?
62.5% of students at Preston 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (570) 798-2516
- Area population (ZIP 18439)
- 418
- Area median age
- 54.4
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 18439; 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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