Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tohickon Valley 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 50-54% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Tohickon Valley Elementary School?
290 students attend Tohickon Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Tohickon Valley Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tohickon Valley Elementary School?
Tohickon Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tohickon Valley Elementary School offer ?
Tohickon Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tohickon Valley Elementary School part of?
Tohickon Valley Elementary School is part of Quakertown Community School District.
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