Ferguson School

525 N Newberry St
York, PA 17404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 667 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ferguson 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 is 3% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 667 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ferguson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Ferguson School's student population of 667 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
667 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ferguson School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferguson School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2688 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ferguson School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ferguson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ferguson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ferguson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ferguson School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
46%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ferguson School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
37%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ferguson School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
9%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ferguson School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ferguson School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ferguson School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Ferguson School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ferguson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ferguson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ferguson School's ranking?
Ferguson School is ranked #2688 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Ferguson School often compared to?
Ferguson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Devers School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Ferguson School?
667 students attend Ferguson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Ferguson School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferguson School?
Ferguson School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ferguson School offer ?
Ferguson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferguson School part of?
Ferguson School is part of York City SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 667 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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