Longswamp Elementary School (Closed 2012)
- Longswamp Elementary School served 207 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 207 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 76% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 73% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 15% |
| White | 96% | 66% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brandywine Heights Area SD School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Longswamp Elementary School is Brandywine Heights High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms (2.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Topton Brandywine Heights High School Grades: 9-12 | 492 students
2.0 miles
103 Old Topton Rd
Topton, PA 19562
(610)682-5102 2.0 9-12 492 - Topton Brandywine Heights Intrmd/ms Grades: 4-8 | 553 students
2.3 miles
200 W Weis St
Topton, PA 19562
(610)682-5105 2.3 4-8 553 - Topton Brandywine Heights Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 390 students
2.4 miles
445 Barkley St.
Topton, PA 19562
(610)682-5171 2.4 K-3 390 - Alburtis Alburtis Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 344 students
2.9 miles
222 West Third Street
Alburtis, PA 18011
(610)965-1633 2.9 K-5 344 - Breinigsville Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 605 students
4.0 miles
1051 Weilers Rd
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(610)351-5880 4.0 K-5 605
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