Serving 227 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Vida Charter 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vida Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Vida Charter School's student population of 227 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vida Charter 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 Vida Charter School is 0.47, 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
#1531 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
66%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
31%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vida Charter School's ranking?
Vida Charter School is ranked #1531 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Vida Charter School often compared to?
Vida Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Biglerville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Vida Charter School?
227 students attend Vida Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Vida Charter School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vida Charter School?
Vida Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vida Charter School offer ?
Vida Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Vida Charter School part of?
Vida Charter School is part of Vida CS School District.
School Reviews
5 9/8/2021
Good.
3 6/1/2020
This is a very good school and I don't know why people are turning it down.
1 3/26/2020
This school is again going down in its performance. Students cannot add or subtract in the 6th grade. It is a disgrace!
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