J H Brooks Elementary School

1720 Hassam Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-4, J H Brooks Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 10% in PA
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

J H Brooks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

J H Brooks Elementary School's student population of 389 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

J H Brooks Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J H Brooks Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#203 out of 2549 schools
(Top 10%)
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55-59%
38%
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80-84%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
6%
14%
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White
75%
63%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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0.43
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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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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 H Brooks Elementary School's ranking?
J H Brooks Elementary School is ranked #203 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend J H Brooks Elementary School?
389 students attend J H Brooks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of J H Brooks Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J H Brooks Elementary School?
J H Brooks Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does J H Brooks Elementary School offer ?
J H Brooks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J H Brooks Elementary School part of?
J H Brooks Elementary School is part of Moon Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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