Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School

1329 Buchert Road
Pottstown, PA 19464
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 663 students in grades 3-5, Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School 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 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 663 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School's student population of 663 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
663 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School 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 Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#1654 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
38%
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49%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
19%
14%
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White
58%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School's ranking?
Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School is ranked #1654 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School often compared to?
Lower Pottsgrove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pottsgrove MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School?
663 students attend Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School?
Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School offer ?
Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School part of?
Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School is part of Pottsgrove SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 663 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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