Serving 689 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Bower Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Bower Hill El Sch serves the eastern part of the Venetia, PA school district, covering an area of approximately 12.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bower Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bower Hill Elementary School's student population of 689 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
689 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bower Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bower Hill Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 2733 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bower Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Bower Hill Elementary School is ranked #7 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bower Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Bower Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Hills-hendersonville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bower Hill Elementary School?
689 students attend Bower Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bower Hill Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bower Hill Elementary School?
Bower Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bower Hill Elementary School offer ?
Bower Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bower Hill Elementary School part of?
Bower Hill Elementary School is part of Peters Township School District.
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