Rochester Area Elementary School vs. New Brighton Area Elementary School
Should I attend Rochester Area Elementary School or New Brighton Area 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
Rochester Area Elementary 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
New Brighton Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rochester Area Elementary 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 40-44% (which is higher than 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 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 612 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Brighton Area 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 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
336 students
612 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#987 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2023 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
75
122
Grade 1 Students
38
93
Grade 2 Students
59
95
Grade 3 Students
56
108
Grade 4 Students
54
89
Grade 5 Students
54
105
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
15%
10%
% White
67%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
18%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
