Hallowell Elementary School vs. Blair Mill Elementary School
Should I attend Hallowell Elementary School or Blair Mill 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
Hallowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Blair Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hallowell Elementary 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 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Blair Mill 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 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 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
418 students
383 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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
73
63
Grade 1 Students
62
59
Grade 2 Students
74
58
Grade 3 Students
72
75
Grade 4 Students
67
59
Grade 5 Students
70
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
14%
16%
% Black
8%
8%
% White
70%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
