Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mcnichols Plaza 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 347 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Mcnichols Plaza 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 Mcnichols Plaza is 0.68, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mcnichols Plaza?
347 students attend Mcnichols Plaza.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mcnichols Plaza students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcnichols Plaza?
Mcnichols Plaza has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcnichols Plaza offer ?
Mcnichols Plaza offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 347 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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