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Clarke El Center

601 North 16th St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 805 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Clarke El Center 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 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 805 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Clarke El Center's student population of 805 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
805 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Clarke El Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarke El Center is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1438 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clarke El Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clarke El Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clarke El Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clarke El Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
15%
14%
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Black
7%
14%
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White
71%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clarke El Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Clarke El Center and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clarke El Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clarke El Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarke El Center's ranking?
Clarke El Center is ranked #1438 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Clarke El Center often compared to?
Clarke El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Schuylkill Haven El Center, Gillingham Charter School, Lengel Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Clarke El Center?
805 students attend Clarke El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Clarke El Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarke El Center?
Clarke El Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clarke El Center offer ?
Clarke El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Clarke El Center part of?
Clarke El Center is part of Pottsville Area School District.
In what neighborhood is Clarke El Center located?
Clarke El Center is located in the Yorkville neighborhood of Pottsville, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Yorkville.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 805 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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