Highcliff Elementary School vs. Ross Elementary School
Should I attend Highcliff Elementary School or Ross 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
Highcliff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Ross 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 541 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highcliff Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher 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 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 510 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ross 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 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
541 students
510 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#225 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
107
67
Grade 1 Students
87
83
Grade 2 Students
92
84
Grade 3 Students
82
88
Grade 4 Students
94
95
Grade 5 Students
79
93
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
1%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
85%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%