Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Sto-rox Primary Center 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sto-rox Primary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sto-rox Primary Center's student population of 328 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sto-rox Primary Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sto-rox Primary Center is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2662 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
59%
14%
White
16%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sto-rox Primary Center's ranking?
Sto-rox Primary Center is ranked #2662 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sto-rox Primary Center often compared to?
Sto-rox Primary Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Propel Cs-montour, South Park Elementary Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Sto-rox Primary Center?
328 students attend Sto-rox Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sto-rox Primary Center students are Black, 22% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sto-rox Primary Center?
Sto-rox Primary Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sto-rox Primary Center offer ?
Sto-rox Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Sto-rox Primary Center part of?
Sto-rox Primary Center is part of Sto-Rox School District.
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