How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Solomon/Plains Middle School | Wyoming Valley West Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Plains, PA | Kingston, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 758 | 1,139 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.6:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.8% | 99.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Solomon/Plains Middle School | Wyoming Valley West Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,924 | $14,381 |
| District | Wilkes-Barre Area SD | Wyoming Valley West SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Solomon/Plains Middle School | Wyoming Valley West Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.1% | 51.0% |
| African American | 9.5% | 14.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.9% | 24.1% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.7% | 9.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Solomon/Plains Middle School | Wyoming Valley West Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 747:1 | 372:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.3% | 56.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 203 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.