Serving 218 students in grades 4-6, Sto-rox Upper 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 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 81% 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: 4-6
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sto-rox Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Sto-rox Upper Elementary School's student population of 218 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sto-rox Upper Elementary School 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 Upper Elementary School is 0.57, which is less 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
#2548 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
61%
14%
White
19%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sto-rox Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Sto-rox Upper Elementary School is ranked #2548 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Sto-rox Upper Elementary School?
218 students attend Sto-rox Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sto-rox Upper Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sto-rox Upper Elementary School?
Sto-rox Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sto-rox Upper Elementary School offer ?
Sto-rox Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Sto-rox Upper Elementary School part of?
Sto-rox Upper Elementary School is part of Sto-Rox School District.
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