Gettysburg Montessori Charter School vs. Vida Charter School
Should I attend Gettysburg Montessori Charter School or Vida Charter 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
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Top Rankings
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Most improved public schools
Community Size
Vida Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Community Size
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 227 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Vida Charter 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
264 students
227 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1089 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1531 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
43
37
Grade 1 Students
41
41
Grade 2 Students
41
39
Grade 3 Students
48
25
Grade 4 Students
35
26
Grade 5 Students
36
33
Grade 6 Students
20
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
66%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
90%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
