Serving 96 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sara J Dymond Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)5%
10%
Black
(15-16)3%
15%
White
(15-16)88%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Sara J Dymond Elementary School?
96 students attend Sara J Dymond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sara J Dymond Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sara J Dymond Elementary School?
Sara J Dymond Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sara J Dymond Elementary School offer ?
Sara J Dymond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sara J Dymond Elementary School part of?
Sara J Dymond Elementary School is part of Wyoming Area School District.
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