South Hanover Elementary School vs. Jackson Elementary School
Should I attend South Hanover Elementary School or Jackson 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
Top Rankings
South Hanover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Hanover 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Jackson Elementary School serves 205 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-2
Total Students
393 students
205 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#243 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
75-79%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70-74%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
77
Grade 1 Students
64
68
Grade 2 Students
60
60
Grade 3 Students
54
-
Grade 4 Students
75
-
Grade 5 Students
77
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
82%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%