Dobson James School vs. Green Woods Charter School
Should I attend Dobson James School or Green Woods Charter 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
Dobson James School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Green Woods Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dobson James 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 676 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Green Woods Charter 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 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
225 students
676 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1328 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1333 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
25
91
Grade 1 Students
25
86
Grade 2 Students
20
81
Grade 3 Students
27
81
Grade 4 Students
25
80
Grade 5 Students
23
69
Grade 6 Students
24
69
Grade 7 Students
25
61
Grade 8 Students
31
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
7%
% Black
28%
21%
% White
48%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
12%
n/a