Purchase Line North Elementary School (Closed 2013)

5995 Fire Tower Rd
Mahaffey, PA 15757
Purchase Line North Elementary School serves 108 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
108 students
This chart displays total students of Purchase Line North Elementary School by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Purchase Line North Elementary School by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(11-12)
65-69%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Purchase Line North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
50-54%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Purchase Line North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Purchase Line North Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Purchase Line North Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
100%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Purchase Line North Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Purchase Line North Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Purchase Line North Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Purchase Line North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Purchase Line North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Purchase Line North Elementary School?
108 students attend Purchase Line North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Purchase Line North Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purchase Line North Elementary School?
Purchase Line North Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Purchase Line North Elementary School offer ?
Purchase Line North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Purchase Line North Elementary School part of?
Purchase Line North Elementary School is part of Purchase Line School District.

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