Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Brecht School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Brecht School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brecht School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Brecht School?
232 students attend Brecht School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Brecht School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brecht School?
Brecht School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brecht School offer ?
Brecht School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
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