Rhoads James School vs. Steel Edward School
Should I attend Rhoads James School or Steel Edward 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
Rhoads James School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Steel Edward 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 409 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rhoads James 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 11-19% (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.
Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Steel Edward 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 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
409 students
381 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2337 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2412 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
≤10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
≤10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
8
Kindergarten Students
43
33
Grade 1 Students
38
34
Grade 2 Students
53
43
Grade 3 Students
49
44
Grade 4 Students
45
40
Grade 5 Students
57
44
Grade 6 Students
51
51
Grade 7 Students
44
40
Grade 8 Students
29
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
93%
92%
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
