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Washington Heights Elementary School vs. West Creek Hills Elementary School

Should you attend Washington Heights Elementary School or West Creek Hills Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Washington Heights Elementary School
531 Walnut St
Lemoyne, PA 17043
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
West Creek Hills Elementary School
400 Erford Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 584 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Creek Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
399 students
584 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Creek Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington Heights Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Creek Hills Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Creek Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Shore School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Creek Hills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Pennsboro Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1739 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1208 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Creek Hills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in PA)
52%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Shore School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Creek Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Pennsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Shore School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Creek Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Pennsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Shore School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Creek Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Pennsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Washington Heights Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Creek Hills Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
65
100
Grade 1 Students
70
101
Grade 2 Students
69
102
Grade 3 Students
59
77
Grade 4 Students
71
98
Grade 5 Students
65
106

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Shore School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Creek Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Pennsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Shore School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Creek Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Pennsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
17%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Shore School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Creek Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Pennsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
48%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Shore School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Creek Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Pennsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Shore School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Creek Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Pennsboro Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Shore School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Creek Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Pennsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Shore School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Creek Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Pennsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Shore School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Creek Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Pennsboro Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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