Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Penn 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 40-44% (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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
William Penn 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 William Penn Elementary School is 0.65, 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend William Penn Elementary School?
239 students attend William Penn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of William Penn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Penn Elementary School?
William Penn Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does William Penn Elementary School offer ?
William Penn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is William Penn Elementary School part of?
I am proud and blessed that my grandchildren are in this school. They've had excellent support from their teachers, principal and staff. I bless you all for being excellent teachers. Especially to their 2nd and 4th grade teachers.
- Posted by Parent - Sandra
11/29/2020
The principal and guidance counselor and most teachers are below average.
- Posted by Parent - ParentsRights
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