Union Memorial Elementary School vs. Laurel Elementary School
Should you attend Union Memorial Elementary School or Laurel 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
Union Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Laurel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Union Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Laurel Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-6
Total Students
329 students
499 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#580 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#561 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
50
69
Grade 1 Students
48
59
Grade 2 Students
49
69
Grade 3 Students
52
85
Grade 4 Students
57
69
Grade 5 Students
53
70
Grade 6 Students
-
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
10%
1%
% White
79%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
1%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
