Serving 432 students in grades 3-5, Amity Intrmd Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
432 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)84%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)76%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Amity Intrmd Center?
432 students attend Amity Intrmd Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Amity Intrmd Center students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amity Intrmd Center?
Amity Intrmd Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Amity Intrmd Center offer ?
Amity Intrmd Center offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Amity Intrmd Center part of?
Amity Intrmd Center is part of Daniel Boone Area School District.
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