Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ironton School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Ironton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Ironton School's student population of 437 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
Ironton School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ironton School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#394 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
70%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Ironton School is ranked #394 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Ironton School?
437 students attend Ironton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ironton School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ironton School?
Ironton School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ironton School offer ?
Ironton School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ironton School part of?
Ironton School is part of Parkland School District.
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