Serving 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wayne School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
619 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)19%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
24%
15%
Black
47%
14%
White
23%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Wayne School?
619 students attend Wayne School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Wayne School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne School?
Wayne School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wayne School offer ?
Wayne School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wayne School part of?
Wayne School is part of Erie City School District.
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