Highland School vs. Rydal East School
Should I attend Highland School or Rydal East 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
Highland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Rydal East School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Highland School ranks in the top 30% 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% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than 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 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 590 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rydal East School ranks in the top 20% 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 54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than 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 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
480 students
590 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#582 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#348 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
63
Grade 1 Students
64
85
Grade 2 Students
62
95
Grade 3 Students
68
90
Grade 4 Students
71
82
Grade 5 Students
79
93
Grade 6 Students
66
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
15%
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
17%
6%
% White
58%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%