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Poquessing Middle School vs. Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Poquessing Middle School
300 Heights Ln
Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School
300 Heights Lane
Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 946 students in grades 5-8, Poquessing Middle 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 35% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
K-4
Total Students
946 students
489 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Poquessing Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Poquessing Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Poquessing Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Poquessing Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Neshaminy 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 Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Neshaminy 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

#1596 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#888 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Poquessing Middle 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 Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
60%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poquessing Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Neshaminy 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 Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Neshaminy School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poquessing Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Neshaminy 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 Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Neshaminy School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Bottom 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 Poquessing Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Neshaminy 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 Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Neshaminy 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 Poquessing Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
79
Grade 1 Students
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97
Grade 2 Students
-
89
Grade 3 Students
-
116
Grade 4 Students
-
108
Grade 5 Students
215
-
Grade 6 Students
235
-
Grade 7 Students
255
-
Grade 8 Students
241
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Poquessing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Neshaminy 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 Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Neshaminy 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%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Poquessing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Neshaminy 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 Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Neshaminy School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Poquessing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Neshaminy 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 Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Neshaminy School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
76%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Poquessing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Neshaminy 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 Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Neshaminy 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
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Poquessing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Neshaminy 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 Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Neshaminy School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.41
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Poquessing Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Neshaminy 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 Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Neshaminy 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
42%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Poquessing Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Neshaminy 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 Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Neshaminy 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
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Poquessing Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Neshaminy 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 Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Neshaminy 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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