Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Mattison Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
176 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-89%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
24%
14%
Black
20%
14%
White
42%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Mattison Avenue Elementary School?
176 students attend Mattison Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Mattison Avenue Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mattison Avenue Elementary School?
Mattison Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mattison Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Mattison Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Mattison Avenue Elementary School part of?
Mattison Avenue Elementary School is part of Wissahickon School District.
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