Serving 226 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fink Elementary 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fink Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fink Elementary School's student population of 226 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fink Elementary 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 Fink Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1951 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
28%
14%
Black
13%
14%
White
40%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fink Elementary School's ranking?
Fink Elementary School is ranked #1951 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Fink Elementary School often compared to?
Fink Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jersey Shore Area Elementary School, Rossmoyne Elementary School, Kunkel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fink Elementary School?
226 students attend Fink Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Fink Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fink Elementary School?
Fink Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fink Elementary School offer ?
Fink Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fink Elementary School part of?
Fink Elementary School is part of Middletown Area School District.
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