Schaeffer School vs. Bucher School
Should I attend Schaeffer School or Bucher 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
Schaeffer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Bucher School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Schaeffer 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bucher 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 65-69% (which is higher 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
310 students
396 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#385 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#385 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
61
81
Grade 1 Students
60
80
Grade 2 Students
66
76
Grade 3 Students
62
84
Grade 4 Students
61
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
13%
% Hispanic
15%
14%
% Black
9%
10%
% White
64%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%