Best Public Schools in West Newton, PA

Summary:

The city of West Newton, Pennsylvania is home to a single standout elementary school, the West Newton Elementary School, which serves students in grades K-4. This high-performing institution consistently outperforms the Yough School District and the state of Pennsylvania on standardized tests, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 81 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

West Newton Elementary School's academic excellence is evident across multiple subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school achieved 100% proficiency in PSSA Science for all grades and 4th grade, while its PSSA Math and English Language Arts proficiency rates for 4th grade were significantly higher than the district and state averages. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.5 and a relatively high spending per student of $16,713, the school appears to be effectively allocating resources to support its students' learning and development.

Despite serving a diverse population, with nearly 50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, West Newton Elementary School has demonstrated a consistent commitment to academic excellence. The school's SchoolDigger ranking has steadily improved over the past three years, indicating a continuous effort to enhance the quality of education and provide a nurturing environment for all students.

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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
West Newton Elementary School	Public	K-4	1208 Vine Street	West Newton	15089	Westmoreland County	Yough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 872-5877	159	15	10.5	49.7%	146 (91.8%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.3%)	90.5	81^st of 1526 public elementary schools	94.7%		84.1	212^th of 1534 public elementary schools	86.2%	131	70.0	95.0	80.0	100.0	100.0	83.3	90.0	86.0	$16,713	$1,556	$15,156

Cities Near West Newton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Ruffs Dale	2.99 mi	2	303^rd
Herminie	4.12 mi	2	430^th
Belle Vernon	5.29 mi	4	257^th
New Stanton	6.43 mi	2	124^th
Irwin	6.84 mi	3	129^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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