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Simmons Elementary School vs. Blair Mill Elementary School

Should you attend Simmons Elementary School or Blair Mill Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Simmons Elementary School
411 Babylon Rd
Horsham, PA 19044
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Blair Mill Elementary School
109 Bender Road
Hatboro, PA 19040
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Simmons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Blair Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 581 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Simmons Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Blair Mill 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
581 students
392 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Simmons Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blair Mill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Simmons Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blair Mill Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Simmons Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blair Mill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Simmons Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blair Mill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#491 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
#1423 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Simmons Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blair Mill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in PA)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Simmons Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blair Mill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75%
(Top 20% in PA)
55-59%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Simmons Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blair Mill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in PA)
80-89%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Simmons Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blair Mill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Simmons Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Blair Mill Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
103
52
Grade 1 Students
100
64
Grade 2 Students
92
68
Grade 3 Students
87
70
Grade 4 Students
109
63
Grade 5 Students
90
75

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Simmons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blair Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Simmons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blair Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Simmons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blair Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
75%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Simmons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blair Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Simmons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blair Mill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Simmons Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blair Mill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Simmons Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blair Mill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Simmons Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blair Mill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hatboro-Horsham School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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