Dayton Elementary School vs. Shannock Valley Elementary School
Should I attend Dayton Elementary School or Shannock Valley 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
Dayton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Shannock Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 204 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dayton 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 340 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Shannock Valley 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
204 students
340 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#370 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#987 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
35
44
Grade 1 Students
22
44
Grade 2 Students
37
40
Grade 3 Students
21
50
Grade 4 Students
28
62
Grade 5 Students
28
48
Grade 6 Students
33
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
n/a
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
97%
100%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.06
0.00
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
