Gettysburg Montessori Charter School vs. James Gettys Elementary School
Should I attend Gettysburg Montessori Charter School or James Gettys 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
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
James Gettys Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gettysburg Montessori Charter School ranks in the top 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 60-64% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Gettys Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
264 students
322 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1089 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#448 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
43
55
Grade 1 Students
41
45
Grade 2 Students
41
64
Grade 3 Students
48
48
Grade 4 Students
35
50
Grade 5 Students
36
60
Grade 6 Students
20
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
90%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
