Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-4, West Branch Area 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
West Branch Area 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 West Branch Area Elementary School is 0.10, 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend West Branch Area Elementary School?
341 students attend West Branch Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of West Branch Area Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Branch Area Elementary School?
West Branch Area Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Branch Area Elementary School offer ?
West Branch Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Branch Area Elementary School part of?
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