Serving 1,221 students in grades Kindergarten-5, State 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 8% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,221 students
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
State El Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
State El Center's student population of 1,221 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
1,221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
State 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 State El Center is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2212 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
18%
14%
White
49%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
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 State El Center's ranking?
State El Center is ranked #2212 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are State El Center often compared to?
State El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Dodson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend State El Center?
1,221 students attend State El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of State El Center students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does State El Center offer ?
State El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is State El Center part of?
State El Center is part of Wyoming Valley West SD School District.
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