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
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Top Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
Serving 269 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 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 346 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 14:1 is higher 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
1-5
Total Students
269 students
346 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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
38
12
Grade 1 Students
33
66
Grade 2 Students
51
76
Grade 3 Students
45
66
Grade 4 Students
48
64
Grade 5 Students
54
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
26%
74%
% Black
4%
11%
% White
63%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
