Memorial Elementary School vs. Central Columbia Elementary School
Should I attend Memorial Elementary School or Central Columbia 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
Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Central Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Memorial Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 679 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Central Columbia 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 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 7% 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-4
Total Students
433 students
679 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1367 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#269 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
78
150
Grade 1 Students
82
127
Grade 2 Students
86
132
Grade 3 Students
53
142
Grade 4 Students
58
128
Grade 5 Students
76
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
2%
% Black
7%
n/a
% White
73%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%