Serving 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kissel Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kissel Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kissel Hill Elementary School's student population of 577 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kissel Hill Elementary 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 Kissel Hill Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#987 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
80%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kissel Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Kissel Hill Elementary School is ranked #987 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Kissel Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Kissel Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lititz Elementary School, Centerville Middle School, Donegal Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Kissel Hill Elementary School?
577 students attend Kissel Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Kissel Hill Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kissel Hill Elementary School?
Kissel Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kissel Hill Elementary School offer ?
Kissel Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kissel Hill Elementary School part of?
Kissel Hill Elementary School is part of Warwick School District.
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