James Gettys Elementary School vs. Franklin Twp Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
James Gettys Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Franklin Twp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Gettys 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 50-54% (which is higher than 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 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Franklin Twp Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
322 students
360 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#448 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#385 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
55
61
Grade 1 Students
45
58
Grade 2 Students
64
64
Grade 3 Students
48
72
Grade 4 Students
50
49
Grade 5 Students
60
56
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
9%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
74%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%