Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Gillingham 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gillingham Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gillingham Charter School's student population of 247 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gillingham 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 Gillingham Charter School is 0.48, 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
#2322 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
7%
14%
White
70%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gillingham Charter School's ranking?
Gillingham Charter School is ranked #2322 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Gillingham Charter School often compared to?
Gillingham Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pottsville Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gillingham Charter School?
The graduation rate of Gillingham Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gillingham Charter School?
247 students attend Gillingham Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Gillingham Charter School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gillingham Charter School?
Gillingham Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gillingham Charter School offer ?
Gillingham Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gillingham Charter School part of?
Gillingham Charter School is part of Gillingham Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Gillingham Charter School located?
Gillingham Charter School is located in the Bunker Hill neighborhood of Pottsville, PA.
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