Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Penrose 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 4% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 377 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Penrose 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 Penrose School is 0.32, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Penrose School?
377 students attend Penrose School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Penrose School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penrose School?
Penrose School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penrose School offer ?
Penrose School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 377 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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