Excellent
#225 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 8% in state
West Newton EL Sch
Elementary School · Yough Sd · West Newton, PA
A Yough Sd elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1208 Vine Street, West Newton, PA 15089
- Math 82% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 86% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Newton EL Sch score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 35 points since 2020, reaching 84% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Newton 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. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated812/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Newton), 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
$60,143
Median home value
$163,900
Median rent
$690/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15089; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Yough Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Newton EL Sch is listed in Yough SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Newton EL Sch
West Newton EL Sch is a public elementary school in West Newton, PA, part of Yough Sd, serving approximately 162 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #225 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Newton EL Sch
What grades does West Newton EL Sch serve?
West Newton EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend West Newton EL Sch?
West Newton EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Newton EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Newton EL Sch is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Newton EL Sch rank in PA?
West Newton EL Sch ranks #225 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is West Newton EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
West Newton EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Newton EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Newton EL Sch has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Newton EL Sch a charter school?
No, West Newton EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Newton EL Sch a Title I school?
No, West Newton EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Newton EL Sch?
46.9% of students at West Newton 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 162
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (724) 872-5877
- Area population (ZIP 15089)
- 6,640
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 49.7
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 15089; 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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