Serving 471 students in grades 5-6, Defranco Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)51%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
3%
14%
White
87%
60%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Defranco Elementary School?
471 students attend Defranco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Defranco Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Defranco Elementary School?
Defranco Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Defranco Elementary School offer ?
Defranco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Defranco Elementary School part of?
Defranco Elementary School is part of Bangor Area School District.
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