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 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
247 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
38%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
55%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
25%
16%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
56%
60%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted31.6%
18.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
59%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
3%
Showing 2010–2019. View full 20-year historical data
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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