Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Burchfield Primary School ranks in the top 10% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Burchfield Primary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burchfield Primary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Burchfield Primary School is ranked #152 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Burchfield Primary School?
349 students attend Burchfield Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Burchfield Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burchfield Primary School?
Burchfield Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burchfield Primary School offer ?
Burchfield Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burchfield Primary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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