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Vida Charter School vs. Biglerville Elementary School

Should you attend Vida Charter School or Biglerville 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.
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School Overview

School
Vida Charter School
Eisenhower Center, 120 E Broad
Gettysburg, PA 17325
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Biglerville Elementary School
3270 Biglerville Road
Biglerville, PA 17307
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Biglerville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Vida 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 20-24% (which is lower 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Biglerville 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-3
Total Students
238 students
457 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vida Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Biglerville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vida Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Biglerville Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vida Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Biglerville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vida Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vida 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Biglerville Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Upper Adams 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

#1782 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#757 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vida Charter 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 Biglerville Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
55-59%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vida Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vida Charter 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 Biglerville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Upper Adams School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% 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 Vida Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vida Charter 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 Biglerville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Upper Adams School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vida Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Vida Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Vida Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Biglerville Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
39
127
Grade 1 Students
47
101
Grade 2 Students
30
101
Grade 3 Students
42
127
Grade 4 Students
37
1
Grade 5 Students
26
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Grade 6 Students
17
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vida Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vida Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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% Hispanic
59%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vida Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vida Charter 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 Biglerville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Upper Adams School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vida Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vida Charter 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 Biglerville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Upper Adams School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
35%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vida Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vida Charter 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 Biglerville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Upper Adams School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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1%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vida Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vida Charter 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 Biglerville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Upper Adams School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.53
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vida Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vida Charter 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 Biglerville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Upper Adams 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
55%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vida Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vida Charter 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 Biglerville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Upper Adams 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
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vida Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vida Charter 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 Biglerville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Upper Adams 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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