Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fishing Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 is 48% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fishing Creek Elementary School's student population of 459 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fishing Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fishing Creek Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#608 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
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 is Fishing Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Fishing Creek Elementary School is ranked #608 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fishing Creek Elementary School?
459 students attend Fishing Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Fishing Creek Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fishing Creek Elementary School?
Fishing Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fishing Creek Elementary School offer ?
Fishing Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fishing Creek Elementary School part of?
Fishing Creek Elementary School is part of West Shore SD School District.
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