Halifax Area Elementary School vs. Upper Allen Elementary School
Should I attend Halifax Area Elementary School or Upper Allen 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
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Top Rankings
Halifax Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Halifax Area 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 37% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 306 students in grades 1-3, Upper Allen Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
1-3
Total Students
354 students
306 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1056 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#740 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
64
-
Grade 1 Students
78
83
Grade 2 Students
61
106
Grade 3 Students
62
117
Grade 4 Students
69
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
2%
20%
% White
88%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
