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Western Wayne School District

1970c Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,794 students in Western Wayne School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Western Wayne School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,794 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Western Wayne School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#219 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
36%
64%
55%
60%
57%
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
84%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,924 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,769 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,924
$23,696
Spending / Student
$25,769
$23,119

Best Western Wayne School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Wayne High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1970a Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Grades: 9-12
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
739 Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
Robert D Wilson El School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
74 Belmont St
Waymart, PA 18472
(800) 321-9973
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
Western Wayne Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1970b Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Grades: 6-8
| 383 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Western Wayne School District?
Western Wayne School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,794 students.
What is the rank of Western Wayne School District?
Western Wayne School District is ranked #225 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Western Wayne School District?
84% of Western Wayne School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Wayne School District?
Western Wayne School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Western Wayne School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,769 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,794 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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