Ferguson School vs. Devers School
Should I attend Ferguson School or Devers 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
Ferguson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Devers School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 667 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ferguson 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Devers 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 3% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
667 students
728 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2538 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2507 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
3%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
36
46
Kindergarten Students
71
63
Grade 1 Students
68
91
Grade 2 Students
67
87
Grade 3 Students
73
75
Grade 4 Students
66
79
Grade 5 Students
72
72
Grade 6 Students
64
63
Grade 7 Students
77
92
Grade 8 Students
73
59
Grade 9 Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
46%
51%
% Black
37%
37%
% White
9%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%