Gulph Elementary School vs. Candlebrook Elementary School
Should I attend Gulph Elementary School or Candlebrook 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
Gulph Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Candlebrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Gulph Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Candlebrook Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
452 students
325 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#875 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#158 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
89
71
Grade 1 Students
101
53
Grade 2 Students
100
60
Grade 3 Students
89
74
Grade 4 Students
73
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
13%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
16%
5%
% White
40%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
8%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%