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Rice Elementary School vs. Drums El/ms

Should you attend Rice Elementary School or Drums El/ms? 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.
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School Overview

School
Rice Elementary School
3700 Church Road
Mountain Top, PA 18707
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Drums El/ms
85 South Old Turnpike Road
Drums, PA 18222
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 752 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rice Elementary 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% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 801 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Drums El/ms 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 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-8
Total Students
752 students
801 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rice Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Drums El/ms over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rice Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Drums El/ms.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rice Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Drums El/ms over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rice Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Crestwood 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 Drums El/ms with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hazleton 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

#627 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#1687 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rice Elementary 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 Drums El/ms, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 30% in PA)
27%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rice Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Crestwood 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 Drums El/ms who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hazleton Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rice Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Crestwood 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 Drums El/ms who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hazleton Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rice Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Crestwood 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 Drums El/ms who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hazleton 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 Rice Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Drums El/ms by grade.
Kindergarten Students
103
75
Grade 1 Students
102
102
Grade 2 Students
101
108
Grade 3 Students
89
91
Grade 4 Students
132
78
Grade 5 Students
120
75
Grade 6 Students
105
91
Grade 7 Students
-
84
Grade 8 Students
-
97

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Crestwood 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 Drums El/ms, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hazleton 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
4%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Crestwood 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 Drums El/ms, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hazleton 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
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Crestwood 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 Drums El/ms, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hazleton 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
90%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Crestwood 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 Drums El/ms, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hazleton 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
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Crestwood 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 Drums El/ms, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hazleton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.19
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rice Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Crestwood 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 Drums El/ms, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hazleton 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
22%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rice Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Crestwood 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 Drums El/ms, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hazleton 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%
(22-23 School Year Data)
5%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rice Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Crestwood School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Drums El/ms, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hazleton Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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