Serving 611 students in grades 1-8, Glenolden 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 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Glenolden 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 Glenolden School is 0.63, 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.
Glenolden School is ranked #2055 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Glenolden School?
611 students attend Glenolden School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Glenolden School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenolden School?
Glenolden School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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