John Beck Elementary School vs. Kissel Hill Elementary School
Should I attend John Beck Elementary School or Kissel Hill 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
John Beck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John Beck 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 68% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kissel Hill 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 41% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-6
Total Students
439 students
552 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1058 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
24
Kindergarten Students
60
64
Grade 1 Students
69
88
Grade 2 Students
57
84
Grade 3 Students
75
77
Grade 4 Students
58
78
Grade 5 Students
58
71
Grade 6 Students
62
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
10%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
90%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
