Serving 1,089 students in grades Kindergarten-6, North Schuylkill Elementary 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 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
North Schuylkill Elementary 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 North Schuylkill Elementary School is 0.31, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend North Schuylkill Elementary School?
1,089 students attend North Schuylkill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of North Schuylkill Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Schuylkill Elementary School?
North Schuylkill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Schuylkill Elementary School offer ?
North Schuylkill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Schuylkill Elementary School part of?
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