East Derry Elementary School vs. Lewistown Elementary School
Should I attend East Derry Elementary School or Lewistown 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
East Derry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Lewistown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-3, East Derry 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 40-44% (which is lower 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 Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Lewistown 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-3
K-3
Total Students
267 students
475 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1673 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2097 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
67
113
Grade 1 Students
65
105
Grade 2 Students
71
129
Grade 3 Students
64
128
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
98%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
