Serving 749 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dunmore El Center 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 59% (which is higher 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 749 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dunmore El Center's student population of 749 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
749 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dunmore El Center 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 Dunmore El Center is 0.40, 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
#1294 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunmore El Center's ranking?
Dunmore El Center is ranked #1294 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Dunmore El Center often compared to?
Dunmore El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Valley View El Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Dunmore El Center?
749 students attend Dunmore El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Dunmore El Center students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunmore El Center?
Dunmore El Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dunmore El Center offer ?
Dunmore El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dunmore El Center part of?
Dunmore El Center is part of Dunmore SD School District.
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