Benjamin Rush Elementary School vs. Cornwells Elementary School
Should I attend Benjamin Rush Elementary School or Cornwells 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
Benjamin Rush Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Diversity
Cornwells Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Benjamin Rush Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cornwells Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
412 students
496 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2225 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2036 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
75
69
Grade 1 Students
73
87
Grade 2 Students
51
73
Grade 3 Students
56
66
Grade 4 Students
47
71
Grade 5 Students
58
70
Grade 6 Students
52
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
8%
% Hispanic
39%
17%
% Black
22%
10%
% White
23%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
