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#1091 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 38% in state
Waverly Sch
Elementary School · Abington Heights Sd · Waverly, PA
An Abington Heights Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
103 Waverly Rd, Waverly, PA 18471
- Math 75% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waverly Sch score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
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 75% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Waverly 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,136
Median home value
$298,100
College educated
75.1%
Homeownership
98.1%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18471; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Peace SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Clarks Summit EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–4 | 2.6 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| South Abington SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–4 | 3.6 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Scranton Area Christian Academy Dba Abington ChrisPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 3.7 mi | 29 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Abington Heights Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waverly Sch is listed in Abington Heights SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waverly Sch
Waverly Sch is a public elementary school in Waverly, PA, part of Abington Heights Sd, serving approximately 311 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,091 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waverly Sch
What grades does Waverly Sch serve?
Waverly Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Waverly Sch?
Waverly Sch has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Sch is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waverly Sch rank in PA?
Waverly Sch ranks #1,091 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Waverly Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Waverly Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Waverly Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waverly Sch has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Waverly Sch a charter school?
No, Waverly Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waverly Sch a Title I school?
No, Waverly Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waverly Sch?
4.2% of students at Waverly 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
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Phone
- (570) 585-6300
- Area population (ZIP 18471)
- 527
- Area median age
- 51.2
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 18471; 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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