Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Oaklyn School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Science Proficiency: 80-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oaklyn School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Oaklyn School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oaklyn School is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-89%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
69%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Oaklyn School often compared to?
Oaklyn Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Priestley School, Liberty-valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Oaklyn School?
366 students attend Oaklyn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Oaklyn School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oaklyn School?
Oaklyn School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oaklyn School offer ?
Oaklyn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oaklyn School part of?
Oaklyn School is part of Shikellamy School District.
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