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Curtin Intrmd School vs. Lyter Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Curtin Intrmd School
85 Eldred St
Williamsport, PA 17701
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Lyter Elementary School
900 Spruce St
Montoursville, PA 17754
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Lyter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 539 students in grades 4-6, Curtin Intrmd 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 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Lyter Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
4-6
K-4
Total Students
539 students
368 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Curtin Intrmd School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lyter Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Curtin Intrmd School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lyter Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Curtin Intrmd School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lyter Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Curtin Intrmd School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Williamsport Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lyter Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montoursville Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2029 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#346 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Curtin Intrmd School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lyter Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
75-79%
(Top 5% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Curtin Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Williamsport Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lyter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montoursville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Curtin Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Williamsport Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lyter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montoursville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Curtin Intrmd School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Williamsport Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lyter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montoursville Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Curtin Intrmd School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lyter Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
68
Grade 1 Students
-
80
Grade 2 Students
-
69
Grade 3 Students
-
75
Grade 4 Students
183
76
Grade 5 Students
188
-
Grade 6 Students
168
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Curtin Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Williamsport Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lyter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montoursville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Curtin Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Williamsport Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lyter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montoursville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
27%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Curtin Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Williamsport Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lyter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montoursville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
42%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Curtin Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Williamsport Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lyter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montoursville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
23%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Curtin Intrmd School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Williamsport Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lyter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montoursville Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Curtin Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Williamsport Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lyter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montoursville Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Curtin Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Williamsport Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lyter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montoursville Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Curtin Intrmd School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Williamsport Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lyter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montoursville Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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