Serving 1,102 students in grades Kindergarten-6, J.e. Harrison Education 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 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 1,102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J.e. Harrison Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
J.e. Harrison Education Center's student population of 1,102 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J.e. Harrison Education 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 J.e. Harrison Education Center is 0.58, which is more 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
#1435 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
7%
14%
White
60%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 is J.e. Harrison Education Center's ranking?
J.e. Harrison Education Center is ranked #1435 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend J.e. Harrison Education Center?
1,102 students attend J.e. Harrison Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of J.e. Harrison Education Center students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J.e. Harrison Education Center?
J.e. Harrison Education Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does J.e. Harrison Education Center offer ?
J.e. Harrison Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J.e. Harrison Education Center part of?
J.e. Harrison Education Center is part of Baldwin-Whitehall SD School District.
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