Paxinosa Elementary School vs. Cheston Elementary School
Should I attend Paxinosa Elementary School or Cheston 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
Paxinosa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Cheston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 625 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paxinosa 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cheston 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower 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 80% 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
625 students
562 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2287 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2007 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
111
88
Grade 1 Students
97
86
Grade 2 Students
98
74
Grade 3 Students
104
101
Grade 4 Students
114
96
Grade 5 Students
101
117
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
46%
47%
% Black
22%
21%
% White
20%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
