Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Barrett El Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 87% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
480 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)87%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)78%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
12%
14%
White
78%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Barrett El Center?
480 students attend Barrett El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Barrett El Center students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barrett El Center?
Barrett El Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barrett El Center offer ?
Barrett El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Barrett El Center part of?
Barrett El Center is part of Pocono Mountain School District.
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