Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Powel Samuel 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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-4
Enrollment: 306 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Powel Samuel 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 Powel Samuel School is 0.57, 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?
35-39% 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 Powel Samuel School?
306 students attend Powel Samuel School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Powel Samuel School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powel Samuel School?
Powel Samuel School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Powel Samuel School offer ?
Powel Samuel School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Powel Samuel School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 306 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
