Iron Forge Elementary School vs. Bellaire Elementary School
Should you attend Iron Forge Elementary School or Bellaire 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
Iron Forge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Bellaire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 484 students in grades 3-5, Iron Forge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bellaire 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 is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-5
Total Students
484 students
407 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#580 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1423 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
70
Grade 1 Students
-
79
Grade 2 Students
-
72
Grade 3 Students
153
58
Grade 4 Students
175
69
Grade 5 Students
156
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
8%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
81%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
11%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
