Best Public Schools in Waverly, PA

Summary:

The city of Waverly, Pennsylvania is home to a single standout elementary school, Waverly School, which serves grades K-4 and is part of the Abington Heights School District. Waverly School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking as high as 45th out of 1,534 schools in 2021-2022. The school's PSSA test scores in Math, Science, and English Language Arts significantly outperform the state and district averages across all grades.

Waverly School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (just 3.23%), and higher-than-average spending per student at $15,554. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 18.4 to 1, providing a more personalized learning environment for its students. These factors contribute to Waverly School's reputation as a high-performing institution that is well-resourced and able to deliver an exceptional educational experience.

Overall, the data suggests that Waverly School is a standout elementary school in the Waverly, Pennsylvania area, offering a quality education and strong academic outcomes for its students. The school's consistent high rankings, outstanding test scores, and efficient resource allocation make it an attractive option for families seeking a top-performing elementary school in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)			PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waverly School	Public	K-4	103 Waverly Rd	Waverly	18471	Lackawanna County	Abington Heights School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 585-6300	310	17	18.4	3.2%	272 (87.7%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.3%)	24 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	83.4	220^th of 1526 public elementary schools	85.6%		89.8	99^th of 1534 public elementary schools	93.5%	121	80.7	69.0	74.4	88.8	88.8	74.2	74.6	74.4	$15,554	$683	$14,872

Cities Near Waverly

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Clarks Summit	2.39 mi	4	108^th
Chinchilla	3.4 mi	1	92^nd
Factoryville	5.25 mi	2	269^th
Scott Township	5.48 mi	2	361^st
Scranton	5.53 mi	17	659^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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