Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cardale 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 was 65-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
10%
14%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Cardale Elementary School?
253 students attend Cardale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Cardale Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cardale Elementary School?
Cardale Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cardale Elementary School offer ?
Cardale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cardale Elementary School part of?
Cardale Elementary School is part of Brownsville Area School District.
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