Universal Alcorn Charter School vs. Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy
Should you attend Universal Alcorn Charter School or Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy? 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
Universal Alcorn Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Universal Alcorn Charter 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 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
467 students
338 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2205 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1757 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
61
Grade 1 Students
53
41
Grade 2 Students
41
30
Grade 3 Students
69
47
Grade 4 Students
49
40
Grade 5 Students
45
31
Grade 6 Students
58
25
Grade 7 Students
53
32
Grade 8 Students
57
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
5%
% Black
84%
42%
% White
2%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
91%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
7%
n/a