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Wyoming Area School District

Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 6 towns

Serves Exeter, West Pittston, Wyoming, West Wyoming, Exeter and Exeter.

Students
1,959
Schools
4
Spent per student
$18,000
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
13:1
Debt
$20.2M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Wyoming Area School District

  • School Grade C+: better than 36% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Math proficiency 13 pts below the state
  • Spends 17% less per student than the PA average
  • 13 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 5.3% since 2020
  • Debt of $20.2M, about $10,296 per student

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency24%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 87.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$18,000 per student · 17% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 64%Support & administration 33%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 51%State 41%Federal 8%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
2,069’20
2,055’21
2,033’22
2,018’23
1,959’24

Down 5.3% since 2020.

Students
White 79%Hispanic 10%Two or more races 5%Black 4%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

4 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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