Bucher School vs. Brecht School
Should I attend Bucher School or Brecht 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
Bucher School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Brecht School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bucher 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 55-59% (which is higher than 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 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Brecht 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 50-54% (which is higher than 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
396 students
253 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#385 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#448 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
81
49
Grade 1 Students
80
42
Grade 2 Students
76
58
Grade 3 Students
84
56
Grade 4 Students
75
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
6%
% Hispanic
14%
22%
% Black
10%
6%
% White
55%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%