South Central Elementary School vs. Allison Park Elementary School
Should I attend South Central Elementary School or Allison Park 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
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Allison Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-4, South Central 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 40-44% (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 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 663 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Allison Park 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 72% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-6
Total Students
437 students
663 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#648 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#536 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
89
115
Grade 1 Students
80
85
Grade 2 Students
85
89
Grade 3 Students
83
99
Grade 4 Students
100
93
Grade 5 Students
-
86
Grade 6 Students
-
96
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
7%
2%
% White
79%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%