South Side Elementary School vs. Rochester Area Elementary School
Should you attend South Side Elementary School or Rochester Area 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
South Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Rochester Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Side 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 40-44% (which is higher than 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rochester Area 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 45-49% (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 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
432 students
342 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1293 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1346 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
60
56
Grade 1 Students
63
47
Grade 2 Students
75
74
Grade 3 Students
75
39
Grade 4 Students
62
67
Grade 5 Students
77
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
96%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
14%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
