Independence Elementary School vs. Hopewell Elementary School
Should you attend Independence Elementary School or Hopewell Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Hopewell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Independence Elementary 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hopewell Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
253 students
354 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#750 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#656 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
48
69
Grade 1 Students
40
67
Grade 2 Students
49
69
Grade 3 Students
59
69
Grade 4 Students
57
80
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
92%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
