Serving 677 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Bower Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bower Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bower Hill Elementary School's student population of 677 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bower Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bower Hill Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#4 out of 2549 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
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 Bower Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Bower Hill Elementary School is ranked #4 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bower Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Bower Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bower Hill Elementary School?
677 students attend Bower Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bower Hill Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bower Hill Elementary School?
Bower Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bower Hill Elementary School offer ?
Bower Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bower Hill Elementary School part of?
Bower Hill Elementary School is part of Peters Township SD School District.
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