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Wilmington Area EL Sch

Elementary School · Wilmington Area Sd · New Wilmington, PA

A Wilmington Area Sd elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

450 Wood St, New Wilmington, PA 16142

  • Math 59% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.2 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$19,591
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Wilmington Area EL Sch score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency59%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Wilmington Area 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,621/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Wilmington), 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

$78,750

Median home value

$214,100

Median rent

$797/mo

College educated

35.3%

Homeownership

75.4%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16142; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Neshannock Memorial EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.7K–64.2 mi671Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Wilmington Area Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$19,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wilmington Area EL Sch is listed in Wilmington Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wilmington Area EL Sch

Wilmington Area EL Sch is a public elementary school in New Wilmington, PA, part of Wilmington Area Sd, serving approximately 366 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,646 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilmington Area EL Sch

What grades does Wilmington Area EL Sch serve?

Wilmington Area EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Wilmington Area EL Sch?

Wilmington Area EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmington Area EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilmington Area EL Sch is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wilmington Area EL Sch rank in PA?

Wilmington Area EL Sch ranks #1,646 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Wilmington Area EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilmington Area EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Wilmington Area EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilmington Area EL Sch has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wilmington Area EL Sch a charter school?

No, Wilmington Area EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wilmington Area EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Wilmington Area EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilmington Area EL Sch?

42.6% of students at Wilmington Area 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
366
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lawrence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
Area population (ZIP 16142)
5,433
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
37.3
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 16142; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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