Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orange Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
467 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)51%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)57%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)9%
10%
Black
(15-16)2%
15%
White
(15-16)86%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Orange Street Elementary School?
467 students attend Orange Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Orange Street Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Street Elementary School?
Orange Street Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orange Street Elementary School offer ?
Orange Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Orange Street Elementary School part of?
Orange Street Elementary School is part of Berwick Area School District.
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