Barkley Elementary School vs. Schuylkill Elementary School
Should I attend Barkley Elementary School or Schuylkill Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Barkley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Schuylkill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 320 students in grades 2-5, Barkley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 440 students in grades 2-5, Schuylkill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
2-5
2-5
Total Students
320 students
440 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1266 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#506 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
66%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
83
107
Grade 3 Students
77
98
Grade 4 Students
72
121
Grade 5 Students
88
114
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
44%
10%
% Black
8%
4%
% White
43%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%