Curwensville Area Elementary School vs. West Branch Area Elementary School
Should I attend Curwensville Area Elementary School or West Branch Area 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
Curwensville Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overall Rank
Student Attention
West Branch Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Curwensville Area 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 52% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher 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 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-4, West Branch Area 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 30-34% (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 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-4
Total Students
516 students
351 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#448 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1385 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
66
83
Grade 1 Students
86
60
Grade 2 Students
87
72
Grade 3 Students
86
71
Grade 4 Students
78
65
Grade 5 Students
60
-
Grade 6 Students
53
-
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
98%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
