Serving 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Russell Byers Charter 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 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Russell Byers Charter 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 Russell Byers Charter School is 0.12, 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Russell Byers Charter School?
668 students attend Russell Byers Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Russell Byers Charter School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Russell Byers Charter School?
Russell Byers Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Russell Byers Charter School offer ?
Russell Byers Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Russell Byers Charter School part of?
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