Gray's Woods Elementary School
Gray's Woods Elementary School serves 441 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Gray's Woods Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Gray's Woods Elementary School's student population of 441 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 441 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Rankings
Gray's Woods Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,797 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Gray's Woods Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #932 out of 2797 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 15% |
| White | 92% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | State College Area School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gray's Woods Elementary School is State College Area High School (5.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Park Forest Middle School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Park Forest Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- State College Park Forest Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 73%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 509 students10
2.0 miles
2181 School Dr
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-5010 2 K-5 509 - State College Park Forest Middle School Math: 62% | Reading: 82%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 788 students10
2.0 miles
2180 School Dr
State College, PA 16803
(814) 272-8217 2 6-8 788 - State College Wonderland Charter School Charter School Grades: K-5 | 83 students
3.1 miles
2112 Sandy Drive
State College, PA 16803
(814) 234-5886 3.1 K-5 83 - State College Radio Park Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 359 students10
3.9 miles
800 W Cherry Ln
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-4115 3.9 K-5 359 - State College Centre Learning Community Charter School Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 92 students10
4.7 miles
2643 W College Ave
State College, PA 16801
(814) 861-7980 4.7 5-8 92
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