Serving 707 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Bower Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 707 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Bower Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bower Hill Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bower Hill Elementary School?
707 students attend Bower Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bower Hill Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bower Hill Elementary School?
Bower Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bower Hill Elementary School offer ?
Bower Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bower Hill Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 707 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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