Dalmatia Elementary School (Closed 2014)

162 School Rd
Dalmatia, PA 17017
Serving 203 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dalmatia Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
203 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
75-79%
73%
(12-13)
70-74%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
98%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Dalmatia Elementary School?
203 students attend Dalmatia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Dalmatia Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dalmatia Elementary School?
Dalmatia Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dalmatia Elementary School offer ?
Dalmatia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dalmatia Elementary School part of?
Dalmatia Elementary School is part of Line Mountain School District.

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