Southern Elementary School vs. Shrewsbury Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 569 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Southern 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 53% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Shrewsbury 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 50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher 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 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
569 students
499 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1048 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#874 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
92
54
Grade 1 Students
66
73
Grade 2 Students
70
53
Grade 3 Students
72
75
Grade 4 Students
84
82
Grade 5 Students
90
76
Grade 6 Students
95
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
89%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
