Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carmichaels Area El Center 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 36% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carmichaels Area El Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Carmichaels Area El Center's student population of 444 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carmichaels Area El Center 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 Carmichaels Area El Center is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1899 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carmichaels Area El Center's ranking?
Carmichaels Area El Center is ranked #1899 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Carmichaels Area El Center often compared to?
Carmichaels Area El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Waynesburg Central El School, Jefferson-morgan Elementary School, Bobtown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Carmichaels Area El Center?
444 students attend Carmichaels Area El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Carmichaels Area El Center students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmichaels Area El Center?
Carmichaels Area El Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carmichaels Area El Center offer ?
Carmichaels Area El Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carmichaels Area El Center part of?
Carmichaels Area El Center is part of Carmichaels Area School District.
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