Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Plainfield 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Plainfield 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 Plainfield Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Plainfield Elementary School?
420 students attend Plainfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Plainfield Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainfield Elementary School?
Plainfield Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plainfield Elementary School offer ?
Plainfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainfield Elementary School part of?
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