Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Hempfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 504 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
West Hempfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Hempfield Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is West Hempfield Elementary School's ranking?
West Hempfield Elementary School is ranked #1044 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend West Hempfield Elementary School?
504 students attend West Hempfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of West Hempfield Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Hempfield Elementary School?
West Hempfield Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Hempfield Elementary School offer ?
West Hempfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Hempfield Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 504 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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