Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 393 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle 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 Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School's ranking?
Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School is ranked #2313 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School often compared to?
Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Artman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School?
393 students attend Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School?
Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School offer ?
Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 393 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
