David Leech Elementary School vs. Apollo-ridge Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
David Leech Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, David Leech 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 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Apollo-ridge 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 24% (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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
286 students
516 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#949 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1595 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
20
Kindergarten Students
49
92
Grade 1 Students
36
87
Grade 2 Students
48
87
Grade 3 Students
47
77
Grade 4 Students
44
65
Grade 5 Students
42
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
91%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%