Jefferson Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
Should you attend Jefferson Elementary School or Washington Elementary 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
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 362 students in grades 1-5, Washington 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
1-5
Total Students
268 students
362 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1485 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2424 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40-44%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
40
7
Grade 1 Students
44
79
Grade 2 Students
42
70
Grade 3 Students
34
72
Grade 4 Students
57
64
Grade 5 Students
51
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
2%
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% Hispanic
29%
80%
% Black
3%
8%
% White
59%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%