Jackson Elementary School vs. South Hanover Elementary School
Should I attend Jackson Elementary School or South Hanover 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
Top Rankings
Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
South Hanover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Jackson Elementary School serves 205 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Hanover 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-2
K-5
Total Students
205 students
393 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#243 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60-64%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70-74%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
63
Grade 1 Students
68
64
Grade 2 Students
60
60
Grade 3 Students
-
54
Grade 4 Students
-
75
Grade 5 Students
-
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
87%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%