Bucher School vs. Brecht School
Should you attend Bucher School or Brecht 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
School
Top Rankings
Bucher School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Brecht School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bucher School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 236 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Brecht School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
403 students
236 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#757 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#655 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
50
Grade 1 Students
83
54
Grade 2 Students
75
41
Grade 3 Students
85
47
Grade 4 Students
88
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
8%
% Hispanic
17%
24%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
58%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
12%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%