Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Heights 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Washington Heights Elementary School?
392 students attend Washington Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Washington Heights Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Heights Elementary School?
Washington Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Heights Elementary School offer ?
Washington Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Heights Elementary School part of?
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