Mary D Language Elementary School (Closed 2012)

Mary D Language Elementary School serves 491 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 77% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
77%
76%
(10-11)
60%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
73%
16%
Black
6%
14%
White
20%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
80%
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
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?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Mary D Language Elementary School?
491 students attend Mary D Language Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mary D Language Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary D Language Elementary School?
Mary D Language Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mary D Language Elementary School offer ?
Mary D Language Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mary D Language Elementary School part of?
Mary D Language Elementary School is part of Kennett Consolidated School District.

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