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#132 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 5% in state

West Greene EL Ctr

Elementary School · West Greene Sd · Waynesburg, PA

A West Greene Sd elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1350 Hargus Creek Rd, Waynesburg, PA 15370

  • Math 54% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 66% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.11 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.5 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$22,457
Chronic Absenteeism26.3%

Students at West Greene EL Ctr score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency54%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency66%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2024.

Show all 9 years
2015
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.4%

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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The neighborhood

Where West Greene EL Ctr 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
  • City Safety: Average549/100K

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

$65,545

Median home value

$182,700

Median rent

$687/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

69.3%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

West Greene Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$22,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Greene EL Ctr is listed in West Greene SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Greene EL Ctr

West Greene EL Ctr is a public elementary school in Waynesburg, PA, part of West Greene Sd, serving approximately 342 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Greene EL Ctr

What grades does West Greene EL Ctr serve?

West Greene EL Ctr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend West Greene EL Ctr?

West Greene EL Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Greene EL Ctr?

The student-teacher ratio at West Greene EL Ctr is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Greene EL Ctr rank in PA?

West Greene EL Ctr ranks #132 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is West Greene EL Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?

West Greene EL Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 West Greene EL Ctr?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Greene EL Ctr has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Is West Greene EL Ctr a charter school?

No, West Greene EL Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Greene EL Ctr a Title I school?

No, West Greene EL Ctr is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Greene EL Ctr?

54.4% of students at West Greene EL Ctr 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 – 6th
Enrollment
342
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Greene County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.3%
Area population (ZIP 15370)
13,578
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
43.4
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 15370; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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