Palmer Elementary School vs. Tracy Elementary School
Should I attend Palmer Elementary School or Tracy 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
Palmer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Tracy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 511 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palmer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tracy 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
511 students
416 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1501 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#814 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
84
71
Grade 1 Students
76
48
Grade 2 Students
109
63
Grade 3 Students
80
82
Grade 4 Students
81
80
Grade 5 Students
81
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
22%
24%
% Black
8%
8%
% White
61%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%