Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Imani Educationl Circle 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 was 11% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
435 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)24%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
98%
14%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
67%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Imani Education Circle Charter School District
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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Imani Educationl Circle Charter School?
435 students attend Imani Educationl Circle Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Imani Educationl Circle Charter School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Imani Educationl Circle Charter School?
Imani Educationl Circle Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Imani Educationl Circle Charter School offer ?
Imani Educationl Circle Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Imani Educationl Circle Charter School part of?
Imani Educationl Circle Charter School is part of Imani Education Circle Charter School District.
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