Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-6, West Hill Elementary 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 260 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
West Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Hill Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
West Hill Elementary School is ranked #2268 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are West Hill Elementary School often compared to?
West Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Case Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend West Hill Elementary School?
260 students attend West Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of West Hill Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Hill Elementary School?
West Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Hill Elementary School offer ?
West Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is West Hill Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 260 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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