Homer-center Elementary School vs. Blairsville Elementary School
Should I attend Homer-center Elementary School or Blairsville 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
Homer-center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Most improved public schools
Blairsville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Homer-center 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 53% (which is lower 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 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blairsville 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-5
Total Students
403 students
421 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1260 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1605 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
19
Kindergarten Students
61
64
Grade 1 Students
51
64
Grade 2 Students
57
72
Grade 3 Students
49
70
Grade 4 Students
53
72
Grade 5 Students
66
60
Grade 6 Students
66
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
95%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
