Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palmer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Palmer 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 Palmer Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Palmer Elementary School is ranked #1171 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Palmer Elementary School often compared to?
Palmer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tracy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Palmer Elementary School?
514 students attend Palmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Palmer Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmer Elementary School?
Palmer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Palmer Elementary School offer ?
Palmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Palmer Elementary School part of?
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