S S Palmer Elementary School vs. Lehigh Elementary School
Should I attend S S Palmer Elementary School or Lehigh 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
S S Palmer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Lehigh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 412 students in grades 2-6, S S Palmer 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 35% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lehigh Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
2-6
K-5
Total Students
412 students
490 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1297 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#484 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
81
Grade 1 Students
-
76
Grade 2 Students
76
69
Grade 3 Students
86
87
Grade 4 Students
71
86
Grade 5 Students
93
91
Grade 6 Students
86
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
90%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.18
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
