Serving 762 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Clarke El 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 49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarke El Center's student population of 762 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clarke El 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 Clarke El Center is 0.45, 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
#1732 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
7%
14%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Clarke El Center's ranking?
Clarke El Center is ranked #1732 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Clarke El Center often compared to?
Clarke El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Schuylkill Haven El Center, Gillingham Charter School, Lengel MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
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 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Clarke El Center?
762 students attend Clarke El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Clarke El Center students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarke El Center?
Clarke El Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clarke El Center offer ?
Clarke El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Clarke El Center part of?
Clarke El Center is part of Pottsville Area SD School District.
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