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 equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
207 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
2%
15%
White
95%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
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