Serving 739 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lindley Cs At Birney 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 is ≤1% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lindley Cs At Birney ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lindley Cs At Birney's student population of 739 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lindley Cs At Birney ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lindley Cs At Birney is 0.22, 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
#2469 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
88%
14%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lindley Cs At Birney's ranking?
Lindley Cs At Birney is ranked #2469 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lindley Cs At Birney often compared to?
Lindley Cs At Birneyis often viewed alongside schools like Howe Julia Ward School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lindley Cs At Birney?
739 students attend Lindley Cs At Birney.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lindley Cs At Birney students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lindley Cs At Birney?
Lindley Cs At Birney has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lindley Cs At Birney offer ?
Lindley Cs At Birney offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lindley Cs At Birney part of?
Lindley Cs At Birney is part of Lindley Academy CS At Birney School District.
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