Blacklick Valley El Center vs. Jackson Elementary School
Should I attend Blacklick Valley El Center or Jackson 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
Blacklick Valley El Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Blacklick Valley El Center 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 40-44% (which is higher than 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 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 197 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jackson 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 65-69% (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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-5
Total Students
306 students
197 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1172 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#805 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
24
-
Kindergarten Students
40
32
Grade 1 Students
48
28
Grade 2 Students
38
37
Grade 3 Students
35
29
Grade 4 Students
52
32
Grade 5 Students
39
39
Grade 6 Students
30
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
96%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
