Jackson Elementary School vs. Blacklick Valley El Center
Should I attend Jackson Elementary School or Blacklick Valley El Center? 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
Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Blacklick Valley El Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 197 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jackson 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Blacklick Valley El Center 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 40-44% (which is higher 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-6
Total Students
197 students
306 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#805 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1172 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
24
Kindergarten Students
32
40
Grade 1 Students
28
48
Grade 2 Students
37
38
Grade 3 Students
29
35
Grade 4 Students
32
52
Grade 5 Students
39
39
Grade 6 Students
-
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
96%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%