Serving 558 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Shafer Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Shafer Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shafer Elementary School is 0.44, 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Shafer Elementary School?
558 students attend Shafer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Shafer Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shafer Elementary School?
Shafer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shafer Elementary School offer ?
Shafer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shafer Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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