Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Greenwald Memorial School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-79%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
22%
14%
White
62%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Greenwald Memorial School?
255 students attend Greenwald Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Greenwald Memorial School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwald Memorial School?
Greenwald Memorial School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greenwald Memorial School offer ?
Greenwald Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Greenwald Memorial School part of?
Greenwald Memorial School is part of New Kensington-Arnold School District.
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