Garrettford Elementary School vs. Hillcrest Elementary School
Should I attend Garrettford Elementary School or Hillcrest 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
Garrettford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Hillcrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 554 students in grades 1-5, Garrettford 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 21% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillcrest 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 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-5
K-5
Total Students
554 students
598 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1873 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1840 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
64
Grade 1 Students
93
89
Grade 2 Students
124
106
Grade 3 Students
109
101
Grade 4 Students
108
109
Grade 5 Students
120
129
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
50%
40%
% White
28%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%