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Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr

Elementary School · Wyoming Area Sd · Exeter, PA

A Wyoming Area Sd elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.

50 Penn Ave, Exeter, PA 18643

  • Math 65% proficient (2015)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2015)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-5.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2015
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.5% (2015 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2015 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2015 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2015 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+31.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$17,854
Chronic Absenteeism42.7%

Students at Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2015 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency65%(2015 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2015 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2015 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2015 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2012, to 65% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).

Show all 7 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)

Based on 14 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

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 Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr 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 56Somewhat Walkable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,685

Median home value

$156,900

Median rent

$956/mo

College educated

25.5%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

12%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary CtrEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–12.5 mi454Compare →
Holy Rosary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–83.3 mi151Compare →
Solomon/plains EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.1K–54.0 mi708Compare →
Dana EL CtrEnrollment path unverified3.3K–54.2 mi600Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Wyoming Area Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$17,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr is listed in Wyoming Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr

Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr is a public elementary school in Exeter, PA, part of Wyoming Area Sd, serving approximately 150 students in grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,564 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr

What grades does Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr serve?

Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.

How many students attend Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr?

Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr?

The student-teacher ratio at Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr rank in PA?

Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr ranks #2,564 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?

Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).

Is Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr a charter school?

No, Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr a Title I school?

No, Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr?

100.0% of students at Wyoming Area Kindergarten Ctr 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 – Kindergarten
Enrollment
150
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Luzerne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.7%
Area population (ZIP 18643)
12,683
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
44.8
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 18643; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24

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