Kissel Hill Elementary School vs. John Beck Elementary School
Should I attend Kissel Hill Elementary School or John Beck 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
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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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
552 students
439 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1058 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#429 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
24
-
Kindergarten Students
64
60
Grade 1 Students
88
69
Grade 2 Students
84
57
Grade 3 Students
77
75
Grade 4 Students
78
58
Grade 5 Students
71
58
Grade 6 Students
66
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
5%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
81%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
