Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joanna Connell 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 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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-5
Enrollment: 540 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Joanna Connell 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 Joanna Connell School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Joanna Connell School is ranked #2176 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Joanna Connell School?
540 students attend Joanna Connell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Joanna Connell School students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joanna Connell School?
Joanna Connell School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joanna Connell School offer ?
Joanna Connell School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joanna Connell School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 540 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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