Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Priestley 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 239 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49%
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59%
Science Proficiency
: 80-89%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Priestley School is 0.43, 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Priestley School?
239 students attend Priestley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Priestley School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Priestley School?
Priestley School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Priestley School offer ?
Priestley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 239 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49%
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59%
Science Proficiency
: 80-89%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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