Serving 130 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Lower Milford Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
130 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)4%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
10%
Black
(15-16)n/a
15%
White
(15-16)94%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Lower Milford Elementary School?
130 students attend Lower Milford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lower Milford Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lower Milford Elementary School?
Lower Milford Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lower Milford Elementary School offer ?
Lower Milford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Lower Milford Elementary School part of?
Lower Milford Elementary School is part of Southern Lehigh School District.
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