Excellent
#396 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 14% in state
Wayne Highlands MS
Middle School · Wayne Highlands Sd · Honesdale, PA
A Wayne Highlands Sd middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
482 Grove St, Honesdale, PA 18431
- Math 61% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wayne Highlands MS score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wayne Highlands MS 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 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated971/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Honesdale), 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
$55,323
Median home value
$222,000
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18431; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Wayne Highlands Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Wayne Highlands MS is listed in Wayne Highlands SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wayne Highlands MS
Wayne Highlands MS is a public middle school in Honesdale, PA, part of Wayne Highlands Sd, serving approximately 397 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #396 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayne Highlands MS
What grades does Wayne Highlands MS serve?
Wayne Highlands MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wayne Highlands MS?
Wayne Highlands MS has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Highlands MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Highlands MS is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wayne Highlands MS rank in PA?
Wayne Highlands MS ranks #396 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Wayne Highlands MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayne Highlands MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Wayne Highlands MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayne Highlands MS has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wayne Highlands MS a charter school?
No, Wayne Highlands MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wayne Highlands MS a Title I school?
No, Wayne Highlands MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wayne Highlands MS?
52.4% of students at Wayne Highlands MS 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (570) 253-5900
- Area population (ZIP 18431)
- 12,576
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 18431; 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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