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Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School vs. Karen A. Ionta Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School
1600 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Karen A. Ionta Elementary School
375 N Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle 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 18% (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 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 290 students in grades 4-5, Karen A. Ionta Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
4-5
Total Students
393 students
290 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Farrell Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hermitage School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2313 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#780 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Karen A. Ionta Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 30% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Farrell Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hermitage School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
63%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Farrell Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hermitage School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
85-89%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Farrell Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hermitage School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Karen A. Ionta Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
15
-
Kindergarten Students
52
-
Grade 1 Students
51
-
Grade 2 Students
59
-
Grade 3 Students
55
-
Grade 4 Students
51
157
Grade 5 Students
47
133
Grade 6 Students
63
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Farrell Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hermitage School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Farrell Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hermitage School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
64%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Farrell Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hermitage School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
14%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Farrell Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hermitage School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Farrell Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hermitage School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Farrell Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Karen A. Ionta Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hermitage School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Farrell Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hermitage School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(08-09 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Farrell Area Elementary School/lower Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Farrell Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2008-09 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hermitage School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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