Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pennell Joseph 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 308 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Pennell Joseph 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 Pennell Joseph School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Pennell Joseph School is ranked #2617 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pennell Joseph School often compared to?
Pennell Joseph Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prince Hall School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pennell Joseph School?
308 students attend Pennell Joseph School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pennell Joseph School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennell Joseph School?
Pennell Joseph School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pennell Joseph School offer ?
Pennell Joseph School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pennell Joseph School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 308 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
