Upper Allen Elementary School vs. Halifax Area Elementary School
Should you attend Upper Allen Elementary School or Halifax 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
Upper Allen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Halifax Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 286 students in grades 1-3, Upper Allen 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 50-54% (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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Halifax 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 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 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-3
PK-4
Total Students
286 students
358 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1078 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1293 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
75-79%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
-
65
Grade 1 Students
96
68
Grade 2 Students
84
75
Grade 3 Students
106
64
Grade 4 Students
-
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
21%
1%
% White
61%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
