Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Thirteenth & Union Elementary 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 11% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 644 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Thirteenth & Union Elementary 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 Thirteenth & Union Elementary School is 0.27, 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 Thirteenth & Union Elementary School's ranking?
Thirteenth & Union Elementary School is ranked #2459 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Thirteenth & Union Elementary School?
644 students attend Thirteenth & Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Thirteenth & Union Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thirteenth & Union Elementary School?
Thirteenth & Union Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thirteenth & Union Elementary School offer ?
Thirteenth & Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Thirteenth & Union Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 644 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
