Serving 170 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Jeffery Primary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
170 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)80-89%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥90%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
60%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
59%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Jeffery Primary School?
170 students attend Jeffery Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Jeffery Primary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jeffery Primary School?
Jeffery Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jeffery Primary School offer ?
Jeffery Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Jeffery Primary School part of?
Jeffery Primary School is part of Shaler Area School District.
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