Serving 6 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School's student population of 6 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1145 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
17%
14%
White
66%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School's ranking?
Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School is ranked #1145 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School?
6 students attend Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School?
Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School offer ?
Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School part of?
Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School is part of Grove City Area SD School District.
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