Excellent
#332 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 12% in state
West Hills Primary Sch
Elementary School · Armstrong Sd · Kittanning, PA
An Armstrong Sd elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
181 Heritage Park Drive, Kittanning, PA 16201
- Math 63% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Hills Primary Sch score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Hills Primary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated774/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kittanning), 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
$70,949
Median home value
$166,600
Median rent
$821/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian School of Armstrong CountyPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Lutheran Church SchoolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 4.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Divine Redeemer SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–6 | 4.6 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Divine Redeemer SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–6 | 4.6 mi | 80 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Armstrong Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,010NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Hills Primary Sch is listed in Armstrong SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Hills Primary Sch
West Hills Primary Sch is a public elementary school in Kittanning, PA, part of Armstrong Sd, serving approximately 537 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #332 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Hills Primary Sch
What grades does West Hills Primary Sch serve?
West Hills Primary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend West Hills Primary Sch?
West Hills Primary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hills Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hills Primary Sch is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Hills Primary Sch rank in PA?
West Hills Primary Sch ranks #332 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is West Hills Primary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
West Hills Primary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 West Hills Primary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Hills Primary Sch has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Hills Primary Sch a charter school?
No, West Hills Primary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Hills Primary Sch a Title I school?
No, West Hills Primary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Hills Primary Sch?
100.0% of students at West Hills Primary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Armstrong County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (724) 548-7651
- Area population (ZIP 16201)
- 16,734
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
Official sources & links
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 16201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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