Westmont Hilltop Elementary School

Summary:

Westmont Hilltop Elementary School is a public elementary school in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, serving 739 students in grades K-6. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with strong academic achievement across subjects.

Westmont Hilltop Elementary School's academic performance is impressive, with 54.2% of students proficient or better in Math and 67.9% proficient or better in English Language Arts. The school's science proficiency rate is particularly noteworthy, with 86.9% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Westmont Hilltop outperforms many nearby schools, such as Conemaugh Township Area Elementary School and Richland Elementary School, which are also high-performing. However, some nearby schools, like Greater Johnstown Elementary School and Conemaugh Valley Elementary School, struggle with lower academic performance.

Westmont Hilltop Elementary School's diverse student population, with 47.36% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, is another notable aspect of the school. Despite the challenges often associated with high poverty levels, the school is able to maintain strong academic performance, suggesting effective strategies and resources are in place to support students from low-income backgrounds. The school's consistent performance over the past decade, with a slight dip during the COVID-19 pandemic, further demonstrates its commitment to providing a high-quality education to all its students.


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Public K-6

 827 Diamond Blvd
       Johnstown, PA  15905


(814) 255-8707

District: Westmont Hilltop School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
431st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,353 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  739

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.9%
Two or more races:
9.2%
Hispanic:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westmont Hilltop Elementary School ranks better than 71.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), two or more races (9.2%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westmont Hilltop Elementary School is 14.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westmont Hilltop Elementary School is $12,353.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westmont Hilltop Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westmont Hilltop Elementary School 431st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Westmont Hilltop Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Westmont Hilltop School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westmont Hilltop School District 206th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westmont Hilltop Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Westmont Hilltop Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.18 471st 1545 69.5%
2007 73.38 414th 1555 73.4%
2008 75.00 345th 1551 77.8%
2009 73.49 378th 1549 75.6%
2010 74.49 361st 1579 77.1%
2011 72.42 424th 1597 73.5%
2012 75.40 371st 1599 76.8%
2013 71.19 469th 1519 69.1%
2014 76.84 313th 1467 78.7%
2015 69.08 494th 1474 66.5%
2016 70.73 491st 1554 68.4%
2017 69.68 513th 1547 66.8%
2018 68.85 534th 1530 65.1%
2019 62.31 678th 1544 56.1%
2021 50.22 808th 1433 43.6%
2022 61.43 653rd 1534 57.4%
2023 73.46 418th 1534 72.8%
2024 73.22 431st 1526 71.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westmont Hilltop Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.69 342nd 1414 75.8%
2024 73.67 325th 1432 77.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Westmont Hilltop Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.86 431st 1488 71.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Westmont Hilltop Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.58 604th 1043 42.1%
2024 50.84 484th 1084 55.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Westmont Hilltop Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.73 424th 1495 71.6%
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Rank History for White students at Westmont Hilltop Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.75 439th 1236 64.5%
2024 62.92 452nd 1229 63.2%
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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 Westmont Hilltop Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 603 1 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1989 585 2 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1990 608 2 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1991 601 4 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1992 594 3 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1993 574 4 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1994 585 5 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1995 615 0 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1996 615 0 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1997 625 1 7 2 3 n/a n/a 0 638
1998 591 4 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1999 576 5 7 2 2 n/a n/a 0 592
2000 563 4 6 4 3 n/a n/a 0 580
2001 543 1 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2002 548 5 4 5 5 n/a n/a 0 567
2003 548 5 4 5 5 n/a n/a 0 567
2004 546 5 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 562
2005 541 8 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 562
2006 564 7 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 584
2007 559 9 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2008 539 8 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2009 552 5 12 2 0 n/a n/a 6 577
2010 576 2 17 4 0 n/a n/a 17 616
2011 589 2 17 6 0 0 18 0 632
2012 541 8 21 4 0 0 17 0 591
2013 533 5 18 5 0 1 20 0 582
2014 516 8 15 11 0 1 22 0 573
2015 476 7 6 17 0 2 30 0 538
2016 432 9 6 17 0 2 34 0 500
2017 573 7 8 27 0 2 33 0 650
2018 605 18 10 27 0 3 55 0 718
2019 626 20 8 26 1 1 70 0 752
2020 616 17 4 25 1 2 71 0 736
2021 607 22 11 22 1 1 76 0 740
2022 618 23 6 28 1 1 76 0 753
2023 598 26 9 35 2 1 68 0 739

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 Westmont Hilltop Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 612 29.0 21.1 n/a
1989 596 29.0 20.5 n/a
1990 620 30.5 20.3 0
1991 612 31.0 19.7 n/a
1992 603 31.0 19.4 n/a
1993 588 30.0 19.6 n/a
1994 596 36.0 16.6 n/a
1995 623 32.0 19.5 n/a
1996 623 32.0 19.5 n/a
1997 638 30.5 20.9 n/a
1998 606 30.0 20.2 n/a
1999 592 28.0 21.1 n/a
2000 580 30.0 19.3 13.4
2001 550 30.0 18.3 15.5
2002 567 30.5 18.6 15.7
2003 567 30.5 18.6 15.7
2004 562 29.5 19.1 14.2
2005 562 31.5 17.8 15.8
2006 584 32.5 18.0 17.8
2007 582 32.5 17.9 16.2
2008 559 30.0 18.6 19.7
2009 577 33.0 17.5 23.5
2010 616 37.0 16.6 27.9
2011 632 37.1 17.0 28.5
2012 591 34.0 17.3 29.3
2013 582 33.0 17.6 29.6
2014 573 32.0 17.9 30.2
2015 538 30.0 17.9 32.2
2016 500 34.0 14.7 32.2
2017 650 48.1 13.4 34.9
2018 718 47.6 15.0 35.8
2019 752 46.0 16.3 40.4
2020 736 47.0 15.6 41.2
2021 740 46.0 16.0 40.3
2022 753 51.0 14.7 44.2
2023 739 50.6 14.6 47.4

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 Westmont Hilltop Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 612 29.0 21.1 n/a
1989 596 29.0 20.5 n/a
1990 620 30.5 20.3 0
1991 612 31.0 19.7 n/a
1992 603 31.0 19.4 n/a
1993 588 30.0 19.6 n/a
1994 596 36.0 16.6 n/a
1995 623 32.0 19.5 n/a
1996 623 32.0 19.5 n/a
1997 638 30.5 20.9 n/a
1998 606 30.0 20.2 n/a
1999 592 28.0 21.1 n/a
2000 580 30.0 19.3 13.4
2001 550 30.0 18.3 15.5
2002 567 30.5 18.6 15.7
2003 567 30.5 18.6 15.7
2004 562 29.5 19.1 14.2
2005 562 31.5 17.8 15.8
2006 584 32.5 18.0 17.8
2007 582 32.5 17.9 16.2
2008 559 30.0 18.6 19.7
2009 577 33.0 17.5 23.5
2010 616 37.0 16.6 27.9
2011 632 37.1 17.0 28.5
2012 591 34.0 17.3 29.3
2013 582 33.0 17.6 29.6
2014 573 32.0 17.9 30.2
2015 538 30.0 17.9 32.2
2016 500 34.0 14.7 32.2
2017 650 48.1 13.4 34.9
2018 718 47.6 15.0 35.8
2019 752 46.0 16.3 40.4
2020 736 47.0 15.6 41.2
2021 740 46.0 16.0 40.3
2022 753 51.0 14.7 44.2
2023 739 50.6 14.6 47.4

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 Westmont Hilltop Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $435 (4.0%) $10,564 (96.0%) $10,999
2020 $938 (7.8%) $11,115 (92.2%) $12,053
2021 $955 (7.6%) $11,566 (92.4%) $12,521
2022 $1,245 (10.1%) $11,108 (89.9%) $12,353

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westmont Hilltop Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 678th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 418th of 1534 Elementary schools
 16.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Westmont Hilltop Elementary School)4958.8
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westmont Hilltop Elementary School)64.459.5
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Westmont Hilltop Elementary School)5462
 8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Westmont Hilltop Elementary School)8486
 2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westmont Hilltop Elementary School)7474.8
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Westmont Hilltop Elementary School)59.150.5
 8.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westmont Hilltop Elementary School)72.159
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Westmont Hilltop Elementary School)38.246.8
 8.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Westmont Hilltop Elementary School)67.275.3
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Westmont Hilltop Elementary School)49.454.2
 4.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Westmont Hilltop Elementary School)8486
 2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Westmont Hilltop Elementary School)69.367.7
 1.6%
   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 Students752739
 1.7%
African American2026
 30%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian89
 12.5%
Hispanic2635
 34.6%
Pacific Islander11
White626598
 4.5%
Two or More Races7068
 2.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.4%47.4%
 6.9%


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Students at Westmont Hilltop Elementary School are 81% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

Westmont Hilltop Elementary School ranks 431st of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 739 students attended Westmont Hilltop Elementary School.


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