Simmons Elementary School vs. Hallowell Elementary School
Should I attend Simmons Elementary School or Hallowell 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
Simmons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Hallowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 594 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 52% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hallowell Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
594 students
418 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#368 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1089 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
85
73
Grade 1 Students
94
62
Grade 2 Students
106
74
Grade 3 Students
93
72
Grade 4 Students
108
67
Grade 5 Students
108
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
6%
8%
% White
76%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%