Palmer Elementary School vs. Tracy Elementary School
Should you attend Palmer Elementary School or Tracy 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
Palmer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Tracy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palmer Elementary School ranks in the top 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 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tracy Elementary School ranks in the top 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 48% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
541 students
415 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1171 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1275 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
62
Grade 1 Students
84
63
Grade 2 Students
86
79
Grade 3 Students
90
52
Grade 4 Students
112
71
Grade 5 Students
89
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
11%
% Hispanic
25%
23%
% Black
7%
11%
% White
55%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
