Jefferson Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
Should you attend Jefferson Elementary School or Washington 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
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 360 students in grades 1-5, Washington 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
1-5
Total Students
267 students
360 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1486 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2480 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40-44%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
41
6
Grade 1 Students
42
80
Grade 2 Students
37
70
Grade 3 Students
52
70
Grade 4 Students
47
70
Grade 5 Students
48
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
28%
75%
% Black
3%
11%
% White
61%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
