Washington Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Washington Elementary School or Jefferson 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
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Top Rankings
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Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
Serving 360 students in grades 1-5, Washington Elementary 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 50-54% (which is lower 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-5
K-5
Total Students
360 students
267 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2480 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1486 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-69%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
6
41
Grade 1 Students
80
42
Grade 2 Students
70
37
Grade 3 Students
70
52
Grade 4 Students
70
47
Grade 5 Students
64
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
75%
28%
% Black
11%
3%
% White
3%
61%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
