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#900 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 32% in state

Weisenberg EL Sch

Elementary School · Northwestern Lehigh Sd · Kutztown, PA

A Northwestern Lehigh Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

2665 Golden Key Rd, Kutztown, PA 19530

  • Math 62% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 69% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+10.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.5 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$19,950
Chronic Absenteeism7.3%

Students at Weisenberg EL Sch score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency62%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency69%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
86%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
81%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
81%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

21.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Weisenberg 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average648/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kutztown), 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

$74,138

Median home value

$265,000

Median rent

$1,158/mo

College educated

33.6%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19530; 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
Circle of Seasons CsCharter · enrollment unverified8.2K–83.3 mi415Compare →
Veterans Memorial EL SchEnrollment path unverified9.5K–54.4 mi483Compare →
Greenwich-lenhartsville EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.6K–55.0 mi237Compare →
Northwestern Lehigh EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.8K–5Not available403Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Northwestern Lehigh Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$19,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Weisenberg EL Sch is listed in Northwestern Lehigh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Weisenberg EL Sch

Weisenberg EL Sch is a public elementary school in Kutztown, PA, part of Northwestern Lehigh Sd, serving approximately 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #900 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Weisenberg EL Sch

What grades does Weisenberg EL Sch serve?

Weisenberg EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Weisenberg EL Sch?

Weisenberg EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Weisenberg EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Weisenberg EL Sch is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Weisenberg EL Sch rank in PA?

Weisenberg EL Sch ranks #900 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Weisenberg EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Weisenberg EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Weisenberg EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Weisenberg EL Sch has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Weisenberg EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Weisenberg EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Weisenberg EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weisenberg EL Sch?

21.4% of students at Weisenberg 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 – 5th
Enrollment
411
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lehigh County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.3%
Area population (ZIP 19530)
14,896
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
27
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 19530; 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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