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#1948 of 2,846 schools in PA
Westmont Hilltop EL Sch
Elementary School · Westmont Hilltop Sd · Johnstown, PA
A Westmont Hilltop Sd elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
827 Diamond Blvd, Johnstown, PA 15905
- Math 54% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westmont Hilltop EL Sch score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westmont Hilltop 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,246/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Johnstown), 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
$70,620
Median home value
$118,600
Median rent
$893/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15905; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Mercy Catholic Academy,west CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Ferndale EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Greater Johnstown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 1,181 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Westmont Hilltop Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,717NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westmont Hilltop EL Sch is listed in Westmont Hilltop SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westmont Hilltop EL Sch
Westmont Hilltop EL Sch is a public elementary school in Johnstown, PA, part of Westmont Hilltop Sd, serving approximately 737 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,948 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westmont Hilltop EL Sch
What grades does Westmont Hilltop EL Sch serve?
Westmont Hilltop EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Westmont Hilltop EL Sch?
Westmont Hilltop EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 737 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westmont Hilltop EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Westmont Hilltop EL Sch is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westmont Hilltop EL Sch rank in PA?
Westmont Hilltop EL Sch ranks #1,948 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Westmont Hilltop EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Westmont Hilltop EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Westmont Hilltop EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westmont Hilltop EL Sch has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Westmont Hilltop EL Sch a charter school?
No, Westmont Hilltop EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westmont Hilltop EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Westmont Hilltop EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westmont Hilltop EL Sch?
50.2% of students at Westmont Hilltop 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 737
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Cambria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (814) 255-8707
- Area population (ZIP 15905)
- 19,722
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 15905; 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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