Smoketown Elementary School vs. Paradise Elementary School
Should I attend Smoketown Elementary School or Paradise 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
Smoketown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Smoketown Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Paradise 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 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
557 students
448 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#733 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1953 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
94
66
Grade 1 Students
79
64
Grade 2 Students
84
53
Grade 3 Students
68
62
Grade 4 Students
67
68
Grade 5 Students
85
60
Grade 6 Students
80
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
21%
16%
% Black
10%
5%
% White
59%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
