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Solomon/plains Elementary School vs. Bear Creek Community Charter School

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School Overview

School
Solomon/plains Elementary School
41 Abbott St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Bear Creek Community Charter School
30 Charter School Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 708 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Solomon/plains 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 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 581 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bear Creek Community Charter School ranks in the top 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 43% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
708 students
581 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Solomon/plains 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 Bear Creek Community Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Solomon/plains Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bear Creek Community Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Solomon/plains 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 Bear Creek Community Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Solomon/plains Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wilkes-Barre 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 Bear Creek Community Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bear Creek Community Charter 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

#2053 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1191 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Solomon/plains 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 Bear Creek Community Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
43%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Solomon/plains Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wilkes-Barre 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 Bear Creek Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bear Creek Community Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Solomon/plains Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wilkes-Barre 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 Bear Creek Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bear Creek Community Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Solomon/plains Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wilkes-Barre 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 Bear Creek Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bear Creek Community Charter 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 Solomon/plains Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bear Creek Community Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
120
75
Grade 1 Students
126
75
Grade 2 Students
109
74
Grade 3 Students
105
75
Grade 4 Students
113
75
Grade 5 Students
135
52
Grade 6 Students
-
52
Grade 7 Students
-
52
Grade 8 Students
-
51

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Solomon/plains Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wilkes-Barre 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 Bear Creek Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bear Creek Community Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Solomon/plains Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wilkes-Barre 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 Bear Creek Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bear Creek Community Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Solomon/plains Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wilkes-Barre 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 Bear Creek Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bear Creek Community Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
53%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Solomon/plains Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wilkes-Barre 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 Bear Creek Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bear Creek Community Charter 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
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Solomon/plains Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wilkes-Barre 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 Bear Creek Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bear Creek Community Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Solomon/plains Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wilkes-Barre 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 Bear Creek Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bear Creek Community Charter 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
100%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Solomon/plains Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wilkes-Barre 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 Bear Creek Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bear Creek Community Charter 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
8%
(13-14 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Solomon/plains Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bear Creek Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bear Creek Community Charter 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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