Schaeffer School vs. Fritz Elementary School
Should I attend Schaeffer School or Fritz 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
Schaeffer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Fritz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
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 630 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fritz 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 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-6
Total Students
310 students
630 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#385 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1333 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
61
95
Grade 1 Students
60
81
Grade 2 Students
66
83
Grade 3 Students
62
100
Grade 4 Students
61
89
Grade 5 Students
-
89
Grade 6 Students
-
93
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
15%
27%
% Black
9%
11%
% White
64%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%