Serving 916 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr David W Kistler Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower 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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Dr David W Kistler Elementary School 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 Dr David W Kistler Elementary School is 0.64, 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Dr David W Kistler Elementary School?
916 students attend Dr David W Kistler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School?
Dr David W Kistler Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr David W Kistler Elementary School offer ?
Dr David W Kistler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr David W Kistler Elementary School part of?
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