Iron Forge Elementary School vs. Bellaire Elementary School
Should I attend Iron Forge Elementary School or Bellaire 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
Iron Forge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Bellaire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 478 students in grades 3-5, Iron Forge Elementary 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 55% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bellaire 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-5
Total Students
478 students
403 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#494 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1708 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
81
Grade 1 Students
-
69
Grade 2 Students
-
62
Grade 3 Students
150
66
Grade 4 Students
156
74
Grade 5 Students
172
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
88%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
12%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%