Serving 79 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Penfield 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Penfield Elementary School?
79 students attend Penfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Penfield Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penfield Elementary School?
Penfield Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penfield Elementary School offer ?
Penfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Penfield Elementary School part of?
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