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#2094 of 2,846 schools in PA
West Penn Twp EL Sch
Elementary School · Tamaqua Area Sd · New Ringgold, PA
A Tamaqua Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
185 School Dr, New Ringgold, PA 17960
- Math 55% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Penn Twp EL Sch score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
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 56% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Penn Twp 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,326
Median home value
$216,700
Median rent
$936/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17960; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Tamaqua Area SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamaqua EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | Not available | 680 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tamaqua Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,838NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Penn Twp EL Sch is listed in Tamaqua Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Penn Twp EL Sch
West Penn Twp EL Sch is a public elementary school in New Ringgold, PA, part of Tamaqua Area Sd, serving approximately 263 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,094 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Penn Twp EL Sch
What grades does West Penn Twp EL Sch serve?
West Penn Twp EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend West Penn Twp EL Sch?
West Penn Twp EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Penn Twp EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Penn Twp EL Sch is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Penn Twp EL Sch rank in PA?
West Penn Twp EL Sch ranks #2,094 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is West Penn Twp EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
West Penn Twp EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Penn Twp EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Penn Twp EL Sch has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Penn Twp EL Sch a charter school?
No, West Penn Twp EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Penn Twp EL Sch a Title I school?
No, West Penn Twp EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Penn Twp EL Sch?
44.5% of students at West Penn Twp 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
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Schuylkill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (570) 386-5051
- Area population (ZIP 17960)
- 4,084
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.4
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 17960; 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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