Serving 273 students in grades 3-5, New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School's student population of 273 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#365 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School's ranking?
New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School is ranked #365 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School often compared to?
New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Afton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School?
273 students attend New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School?
New Hope-solebury Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
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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