Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arts Academy Elementary Charter 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 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arts Academy Elementary Charter 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 Arts Academy Elementary Charter School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2535 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
60%
14%
Black
23%
14%
White
10%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arts Academy Elementary Charter School's ranking?
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School is ranked #2535 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Arts Academy Elementary Charter School often compared to?
Arts Academy Elementary Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cetronia School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Arts Academy Elementary Charter School?
414 students attend Arts Academy Elementary Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Arts Academy Elementary Charter School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arts Academy Elementary Charter School?
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arts Academy Elementary Charter School offer ?
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Arts Academy Elementary Charter School part of?
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School is part of Arts Academy Elementary Charter School District.
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