Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 489 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Joseph E Ferderbar 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 Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary 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 Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School is ranked #884 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tawanka Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School?
489 students attend Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School?
Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School offer ?
Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 489 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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