Blair Mill Elementary School vs. Hallowell Elementary School
Should I attend Blair Mill Elementary School or Hallowell 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
Blair Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Diversity
Student Attention
Hallowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Blair Mill 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 25-29% (which is lower 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hallowell Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
383 students
418 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1531 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1089 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
73
Grade 1 Students
59
62
Grade 2 Students
58
74
Grade 3 Students
75
72
Grade 4 Students
59
67
Grade 5 Students
69
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
14%
% Black
8%
8%
% White
61%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
