Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fishing Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 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 49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 430 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Fishing Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fishing Creek Elementary School is 0.42, 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 Fishing Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Fishing Creek Elementary School is ranked #987 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fishing Creek Elementary School?
430 students attend Fishing Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Fishing Creek Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fishing Creek Elementary School?
Fishing Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fishing Creek Elementary School offer ?
Fishing Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fishing Creek Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 430 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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