Elementary Schools in Waynesboro Area School District

The Waynesboro Area School District in Pennsylvania is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. Among these schools, Summitview Elementary School stands out as the top performer, with the highest proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts compared to the other schools and district/state averages.

Summitview's 3rd grade Math proficiency rate of 66.1% is significantly higher than the district (52.7%) and state (51.7%) averages, and its 5th grade ELA proficiency rate of 61.2% is also the highest among the 4 schools. Additionally, Summitview has the highest SchoolDigger ranking, earning a 3-star rating and placing 733 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. In contrast, the schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, such as Fairview Avenue Elementary School and Hooverville Elementary School, tend to have lower overall proficiency rates, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement.

While Summitview stands out, the data also reveals notable performance gaps compared to state averages, especially in 4th grade Math and ELA, indicating room for improvement across the Waynesboro Area School District. Additionally, the schools vary significantly in enrollment, with Fairview Avenue being the largest and Hooverville being the smallest, which could impact resource allocation and per-student spending. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive look at the elementary schools in the district, highlighting both strengths and areas for potential growth.