Edgewood Elementary School (Closed 2014)

Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edgewood 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 60-64% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
294 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
60-64%
73%
(12-13)
55-59%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
45%
14%
White
32%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary School?
294 students attend Edgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Edgewood Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edgewood Elementary School offer ?
Edgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Edgewood Elementary School part of?
Edgewood Elementary School is part of Pottstown School District.

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