Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dickson Elementary 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
78%
14%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
60%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 15-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Dickson Elementary School?
301 students attend Dickson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Dickson Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dickson Elementary School?
Dickson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dickson Elementary School offer ?
Dickson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dickson Elementary School part of?
Dickson Elementary School is part of Woodland Hills School District.
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