Skippack Elementary School vs. South Elementary School
Should I attend Skippack Elementary School or South 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
Skippack Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 607 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Skippack Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South 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 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
607 students
472 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#218 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#355 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
97
61
Grade 1 Students
92
59
Grade 2 Students
102
97
Grade 3 Students
92
81
Grade 4 Students
108
80
Grade 5 Students
116
94
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
10%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
82%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%