New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School serves 261 students in grades 3-5.
New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#219 out of 2549 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
1%
15%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School's ranking?
New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School is ranked #219 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School?
261 students attend New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School?
New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School offer ?
New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School part of?
New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School is part of New HOPE-Solebury School District.
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