Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spring Garden Elementary School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Garden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Spring Garden Elementary School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spring Garden Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Garden Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1342 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
33%
14%
Black
11%
14%
White
54%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Garden Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Garden Elementary School is ranked #1342 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Spring Garden Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Garden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Shawnee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Spring Garden Elementary School?
508 students attend Spring Garden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Spring Garden Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Garden Elementary School?
Spring Garden Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Garden Elementary School offer ?
Spring Garden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Spring Garden Elementary School part of?
Spring Garden Elementary School is part of Bethlehem Area School District.
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