Patterson John M School vs. Catharine Joseph School
Should you attend Patterson John M School or Catharine Joseph 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
Patterson John M School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Catharine Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Patterson John M 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Catharine Joseph 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
404 students
440 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2351 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)
15-19%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
48
31
Kindergarten Students
74
67
Grade 1 Students
61
64
Grade 2 Students
74
66
Grade 3 Students
76
74
Grade 4 Students
71
69
Grade 5 Students
-
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
83%
71%
% White
2%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
