Patterson John M School vs. Catharine Joseph School
Should I attend Patterson John M School or Catharine Joseph 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
Patterson John M School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Catharine Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Patterson John M 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 <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Catharine Joseph 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
383 students
418 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1145 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2412 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
≤10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
≤10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
23
11
Kindergarten Students
53
64
Grade 1 Students
76
66
Grade 2 Students
73
76
Grade 3 Students
75
70
Grade 4 Students
83
61
Grade 5 Students
-
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
83%
74%
% White
2%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
