Preston School vs. Damascus Area School
Should I attend Preston School or Damascus Area 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
Preston School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Damascus Area School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 153 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Preston 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Damascus Area School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
153 students
269 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1116 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#227 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
17
33
Grade 1 Students
16
27
Grade 2 Students
10
26
Grade 3 Students
16
31
Grade 4 Students
18
22
Grade 5 Students
21
34
Grade 6 Students
16
33
Grade 7 Students
19
23
Grade 8 Students
20
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
94%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%