Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edgewood 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 was 60-64% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary School?
294 students attend Edgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Edgewood Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edgewood Elementary School offer ?
Edgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Edgewood Elementary School part of?
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