Mount Nittany Elementary School vs. Radio Park Elementary School
Should I attend Mount Nittany Elementary School or Radio Park 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
Mount Nittany Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Radio Park 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 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mount Nittany 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 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Radio Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
420 students
380 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#385 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#51 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
74
62
Grade 1 Students
75
66
Grade 2 Students
63
55
Grade 3 Students
68
74
Grade 4 Students
72
61
Grade 5 Students
68
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
19%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
80%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%