Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grace S Beck 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
25%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
56%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
3%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Grace S Beck School?
247 students attend Grace S Beck School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Grace S Beck School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grace S Beck School?
Grace S Beck School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grace S Beck School offer ?
Grace S Beck School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grace S Beck School part of?
Grace S Beck School is part of Shikellamy School District.
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