Northern Elementary School vs. South Mountain Elementary School
Should I attend Northern Elementary School or South Mountain 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
Northern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
South Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northern 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Mountain 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 42% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
370 students
425 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1708 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#801 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
66
70
Grade 1 Students
54
60
Grade 2 Students
63
73
Grade 3 Students
68
71
Grade 4 Students
62
79
Grade 5 Students
57
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
87%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%