Serving 74 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Oakland School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). 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 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥90%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
99%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Oakland School?
74 students attend Oakland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Oakland School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland School?
Oakland School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oakland School offer ?
Oakland School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Oakland School part of?
Oakland School is part of Oil City Area School District.
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