Peirce Thomas M School vs. Wright Richard R School
Should I attend Peirce Thomas M School or Wright Richard R 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
Peirce Thomas 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
Community Size
Wright Richard R School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Peirce Thomas 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 13:1 is equal to 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).
Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wright Richard R 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% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
256 students
295 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1145 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2127 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
≤20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
≤20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
12
Kindergarten Students
31
42
Grade 1 Students
40
42
Grade 2 Students
37
56
Grade 3 Students
33
47
Grade 4 Students
38
52
Grade 5 Students
48
44
Grade 6 Students
29
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
92%
90%
% White
1%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
