Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nippenose Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
195 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Nippenose Valley Elementary School?
195 students attend Nippenose Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Nippenose Valley Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nippenose Valley Elementary School?
Nippenose Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nippenose Valley Elementary School offer ?
Nippenose Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nippenose Valley Elementary School part of?
Nippenose Valley Elementary School is part of Jersey Shore Area School District.
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