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Wyoming Valley West MS
Middle School · Wyoming Valley West Sd · Kingston, PA
A Wyoming Valley West Sd middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 Chester Street, Kingston, PA 18704
- Math 10% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wyoming Valley West MS score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wyoming Valley West 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 81Very Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,602/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kingston), 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
$62,907
Median home value
$154,600
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Lynn ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | 1–6 | 0.3 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Wyoming Seminary Upper SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 719 | Compare → |
| Genesis SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.6 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Milford E Barnes JR SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wyoming Valley West Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,509NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wyoming Valley West MS is listed in Wyoming Valley West SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wyoming Valley West MS
Wyoming Valley West MS is a public middle school in Kingston, PA, part of Wyoming Valley West Sd, serving approximately 1,141 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,760 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wyoming Valley West MS
What grades does Wyoming Valley West MS serve?
Wyoming Valley West MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wyoming Valley West MS?
Wyoming Valley West MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wyoming Valley West MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Wyoming Valley West MS is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wyoming Valley West MS rank in PA?
Wyoming Valley West MS ranks #2,760 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Wyoming Valley West MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Wyoming Valley West MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Wyoming Valley West MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wyoming Valley West MS has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wyoming Valley West MS a charter school?
No, Wyoming Valley West MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wyoming Valley West MS a Title I school?
No, Wyoming Valley West MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wyoming Valley West MS?
99.3% of students at Wyoming Valley West 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
- 1,141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.2%
- Phone
- (570) 287-2131
- Area population (ZIP 18704)
- 30,997
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 18704; 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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