Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School ranks in the top 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 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School's student population of 463 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School is 0.48, 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
#1183 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
71%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
9%
14%
White
7%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
3%
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 is Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School's ranking?
Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School is ranked #1183 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School?
463 students attend Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School?
Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School offer ?
Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School part of?
Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School is part of Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS School District.
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