Serving 517 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pocopson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Pocopson Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocopson Elementary School is 0.37, 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?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pocopson Elementary School?
517 students attend Pocopson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pocopson Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocopson Elementary School?
Pocopson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pocopson Elementary School offer ?
Pocopson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pocopson Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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