Serving 209 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sylvan Heights Science 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Sylvan Heights Science 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 Sylvan Heights Science Charter School is 0.50, 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 is Sylvan Heights Science Charter School's ranking?
Sylvan Heights Science Charter School is ranked #2480 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Sylvan Heights Science Charter School?
209 students attend Sylvan Heights Science Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Sylvan Heights Science Charter School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvan Heights Science Charter School?
Sylvan Heights Science Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sylvan Heights Science Charter School offer ?
Sylvan Heights Science Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Sylvan Heights Science Charter School part of?
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