Serving 860 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Copper Beech School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 860 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Copper Beech School serves the west part of Glenside, PA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 2.4 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge located about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Copper Beech School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Copper Beech School's student population of 860 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
860 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Copper Beech School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Copper Beech School is 0.52, 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
#778 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-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 Copper Beech School's ranking?
Copper Beech School is ranked #778 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Copper Beech School often compared to?
Copper Beech Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roslyn School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Copper Beech School?
860 students attend Copper Beech School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Copper Beech School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Copper Beech School?
Copper Beech School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Copper Beech School offer ?
Copper Beech School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Copper Beech School part of?
Copper Beech School is part of Abington School District.
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