Serving 250 students in grades 5-6, North Lincoln Hill 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 was 72% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
250 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)72%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend North Lincoln Hill Elementary School?
250 students attend North Lincoln Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of North Lincoln Hill Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Lincoln Hill Elementary School?
North Lincoln Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Lincoln Hill Elementary School offer ?
North Lincoln Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is North Lincoln Hill Elementary School part of?
North Lincoln Hill Elementary School is part of Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District.
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