West Rockhill Elementary School

Summary:

West Rockhill Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 353 students in grades K-5 in the Pennridge School District in Sellersville, PA. The school is consistently ranked in the top 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and has a 4 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Rockhill Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing state and district averages on PSSA tests across all grades and subjects. In 2023-2024, 66.2% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 55.3% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 10% of PA elementary schools for low-income students and the top 12% for students with disabilities. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.7, suggesting more individualized attention for students, and spends $19,121 per student, more than the state average.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Pennridge School District and the neighboring Souderton Area School District, West Rockhill Elementary School stands out as a top performer, outpacing many of its peers on key metrics like test scores, student-teacher ratio, and spending per student. While the school is already a high-performing institution, there may be opportunities to further improve its performance, particularly for certain student subgroups.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1000 Washington Ave
       Sellersville, PA  18960-1538


(215) 257-9200

District: Pennridge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
355th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,121 Help


Students who attend West Rockhill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pennridge South Middle School
High:    Pennridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  370

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.9%
Hispanic:
10.5%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.2% Help


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Compare Details West Rockhill Elementary School ranks better than 76.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Pennridge School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), Hispanic (10.5%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Rockhill Elementary School is 13.2. 3 elementary schools in the Pennridge School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Rockhill Elementary School is $19,121, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Pennridge School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Rockhill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Rockhill Elementary School 355th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See West Rockhill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pennridge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pennridge School District 90th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Rockhill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Rockhill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.84 668th 1302 48.7%
2004 54.39 715th 1308 45.3%
2005 62.87 564th 1299 56.6%
2006 61.08 693rd 1545 55.1%
2007 65.24 603rd 1555 61.2%
2008 60.54 729th 1551 53.0%
2009 61.94 699th 1549 54.9%
2010 67.98 550th 1579 65.2%
2011 76.32 296th 1597 81.5%
2012 72.94 458th 1599 71.4%
2013 71.27 465th 1519 69.4%
2014 75.32 352nd 1467 76.0%
2015 80.33 260th 1474 82.4%
2016 79.25 294th 1554 81.1%
2017 80.20 285th 1547 81.6%
2018 78.57 306th 1530 80.0%
2019 78.81 307th 1544 80.1%
2021 69.38 448th 1433 68.7%
2022 71.91 457th 1534 70.2%
2023 79.74 288th 1534 81.2%
2024 76.77 355th 1526 76.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Rockhill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.04 89th 1414 93.7%
2024 75.63 278th 1432 80.6%
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Rank History for Female students at West Rockhill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.08 331st 1488 77.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Rockhill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.49 101st 1043 90.3%
2024 82.23 128th 1084 88.2%
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Rank History for Male students at West Rockhill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.66 412th 1495 72.4%
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Rank History for White students at West Rockhill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.12 386th 1236 68.8%
2024 64.99 422nd 1229 65.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for West Rockhill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 457 7 9 0 2 n/a n/a 0 475
1992 471 6 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 485
1993 492 4 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1994 482 2 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1995 482 2 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1996 482 2 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1997 474 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1998 462 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1999 524 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2000 514 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2001 528 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2002 477 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2003 477 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2004 464 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2005 456 4 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2006 459 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2007 475 3 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 482
2008 406 6 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 418
2009 391 8 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2010 410 11 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2011 400 9 3 5 0 0 0 0 417
2012 399 7 3 7 0 0 0 0 416
2013 393 8 2 7 0 0 1 0 411
2014 419 9 3 13 0 0 6 0 450
2015 385 9 4 15 0 0 13 0 426
2016 374 7 5 15 0 0 14 0 415
2017 352 9 4 22 0 0 16 0 403
2018 337 9 5 29 0 0 19 0 399
2019 315 9 3 24 0 0 16 0 367
2020 308 11 5 22 0 0 19 0 365
2021 275 10 2 19 0 0 15 0 321
2022 288 10 2 30 1 0 18 0 349
2023 289 14 5 31 1 0 13 0 353
2024 303 11 2 39 1 0 14 0 370

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Rockhill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 475 28.1 16.9 n/a
1992 485 28.6 16.9 n/a
1993 501 23.0 21.8 n/a
1994 492 20.5 24.0 n/a
1995 492 23.0 21.4 n/a
1996 492 23.0 21.4 n/a
1997 482 23.9 20.2 n/a
1998 468 23.0 20.3 n/a
1999 530 24.7 21.5 n/a
2000 519 27.7 18.7 11.8
2001 536 28.7 18.7 9.7
2002 485 26.1 18.6 12.2
2003 485 26.1 18.6 12.2
2004 472 28.3 16.7 14.2
2005 467 27.7 16.9 12.6
2006 465 33.0 14.1 9.9
2007 482 30.2 16.0 14.5
2008 418 25.9 16.1 13.4
2009 406 24.1 16.8 16.7
2010 429 26.3 16.3 20.3
2011 417 25.8 16.1 21.6
2012 416 25.8 16.0 21.2
2013 411 25.8 15.9 22.6
2014 450 28.0 16.0 20.4
2015 426 28.0 15.2 24.4
2016 415 29.0 14.3 25.8
2017 403 26.2 15.3 26.8
2018 399 22.7 17.5 33.1
2019 367 24.0 15.2 28.3
2020 365 25.7 14.2 27.7
2021 321 25.0 12.8 28.3
2022 349 29.3 11.8 33
2023 353 27.7 12.7 34
2024 370 28.0 13.2 26.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Rockhill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 475 28.1 16.9 n/a
1992 485 28.6 16.9 n/a
1993 501 23.0 21.8 n/a
1994 492 20.5 24.0 n/a
1995 492 23.0 21.4 n/a
1996 492 23.0 21.4 n/a
1997 482 23.9 20.2 n/a
1998 468 23.0 20.3 n/a
1999 530 24.7 21.5 n/a
2000 519 27.7 18.7 11.8
2001 536 28.7 18.7 9.7
2002 485 26.1 18.6 12.2
2003 485 26.1 18.6 12.2
2004 472 28.3 16.7 14.2
2005 467 27.7 16.9 12.6
2006 465 33.0 14.1 9.9
2007 482 30.2 16.0 14.5
2008 418 25.9 16.1 13.4
2009 406 24.1 16.8 16.7
2010 429 26.3 16.3 20.3
2011 417 25.8 16.1 21.6
2012 416 25.8 16.0 21.2
2013 411 25.8 15.9 22.6
2014 450 28.0 16.0 20.4
2015 426 28.0 15.2 24.4
2016 415 29.0 14.3 25.8
2017 403 26.2 15.3 26.8
2018 399 22.7 17.5 33.1
2019 367 24.0 15.2 28.3
2020 365 25.7 14.2 27.7
2021 321 25.0 12.8 28.3
2022 349 29.3 11.8 33
2023 353 27.7 12.7 34
2024 370 28.0 13.2 26.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Rockhill Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $343 (1.9%) $17,785 (98.1%) $18,127
2020 $412 (2.4%) $16,472 (97.6%) $16,884
2021 $704 (3.6%) $18,937 (96.4%) $19,642
2022 $614 (3.2%) $18,507 (96.8%) $19,121

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Rockhill Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 307th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 288th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (West Rockhill Elementary School)62.572.2
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Rockhill Elementary School)60.468.9
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (West Rockhill Elementary School)73.661.4
 12.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (West Rockhill Elementary School)9387.7
 5.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Rockhill Elementary School)82.264.9
 17.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (West Rockhill Elementary School)73.579.2
 5.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Rockhill Elementary School)77.968.1
 9.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (West Rockhill Elementary School)70.770.5
 0.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (West Rockhill Elementary School)9387.7
 5.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Rockhill Elementary School)75.267.2
 8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students367353
 3.8%
African American914
 55.6%
American Indian01
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic2431
 29.2%
Pacific Islander00
White315289
 8.3%
Two or More Races1613
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.3%34%
 5.7%


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Students who attend West Rockhill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pennridge South Middle School
High : Pennridge High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 370 students attended West Rockhill Elementary School.

Students at West Rockhill Elementary School are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

West Rockhill Elementary School ranks 355th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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