Serving 170 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Jeffery Primary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)80-89%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥90%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Jeffery Primary School?
170 students attend Jeffery Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Jeffery Primary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeffery Primary School?
Jeffery Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jeffery Primary School offer ?
Jeffery Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Jeffery Primary School part of?
Jeffery Primary School is part of Shaler Area School District.
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