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#1744 of 2,846 schools in PA
Western Wayne MS
Middle School · Western Wayne Sd · Lake Ariel, PA
A Western Wayne Sd middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1970B Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
- Math 30% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Western Wayne MS score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Western Wayne MS 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,209
Median home value
$222,000
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18436; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 156 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Western Wayne Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $26,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western Wayne MS is listed in Western Wayne SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Wayne MS
Western Wayne MS is a public middle school in Lake Ariel, PA, part of Western Wayne Sd, serving approximately 383 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,744 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Wayne MS
What grades does Western Wayne MS serve?
Western Wayne MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Western Wayne MS?
Western Wayne MS has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Wayne MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Wayne MS is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Wayne MS rank in PA?
Western Wayne MS ranks #1,744 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Western Wayne MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Wayne MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Western Wayne MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Wayne MS has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Western Wayne MS a charter school?
No, Western Wayne MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Wayne MS a Title I school?
No, Western Wayne MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Wayne MS?
54.6% of students at Western Wayne MS 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (800) 321-9973
- Area population (ZIP 18436)
- 13,225
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 52.2
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 18436; 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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