Steel Edward School vs. Rhoads James School
Should you attend Steel Edward School or Rhoads James 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
Steel Edward School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Rhoads James School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Steel Edward 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 2% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rhoads James 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 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
331 students
420 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2726 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2593 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
6%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
18%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
15-19%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
10
-
Kindergarten Students
30
44
Grade 1 Students
38
45
Grade 2 Students
25
34
Grade 3 Students
32
60
Grade 4 Students
41
48
Grade 5 Students
33
38
Grade 6 Students
44
55
Grade 7 Students
42
54
Grade 8 Students
36
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
3%
% Black
89%
95%
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
