Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Circle Of Seasons Charter School ranks in the top 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 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Circle Of Seasons Charter School's student population of 408 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Circle Of Seasons Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Circle Of Seasons Charter School is 0.32, 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
#1227 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Circle Of Seasons Charter School's ranking?
Circle Of Seasons Charter School is ranked #1227 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Circle Of Seasons Charter School often compared to?
Circle Of Seasons Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weisenberg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Circle Of Seasons Charter School?
408 students attend Circle Of Seasons Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Circle Of Seasons Charter School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Circle Of Seasons Charter School?
Circle Of Seasons Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Circle Of Seasons Charter School offer ?
Circle Of Seasons Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Circle Of Seasons Charter School part of?
Circle Of Seasons Charter School is part of Circle Of Seasons Charter School District.
School Reviews
5 11/19/2020
My family has been part of the Circle of Seasons community for 5 years now. The education my children are receiving at COS is rich, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate. The COS model builds attention span, they will to thrive and creative capacity. I highly recommend COS if your family would be comfortable with storytelling as a means to introducing literacy and no screen time / minimal computer technology in younger grades.
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