Serving 897 students in grades 4-6, C E Cole Intermediate 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 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 897 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
C E Cole Intermediate School's student population of 897 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
897 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
C E Cole Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C E Cole Intermediate School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2243 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
62%
14%
Black
7%
14%
White
24%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C E Cole Intermediate School's ranking?
C E Cole Intermediate School is ranked #2243 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend C E Cole Intermediate School?
897 students attend C E Cole Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of C E Cole Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C E Cole Intermediate School?
C E Cole Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does C E Cole Intermediate School offer ?
C E Cole Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is C E Cole Intermediate School part of?
C E Cole Intermediate School is part of Muhlenberg SD School District.
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