South Side Elementary School vs. Rochester Area Elementary School
Should I attend South Side Elementary School or Rochester Area 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
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Top Rankings
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Rochester Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Side 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rochester Area Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
446 students
336 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1385 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#987 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
86
75
Grade 1 Students
76
38
Grade 2 Students
63
59
Grade 3 Students
74
56
Grade 4 Students
60
54
Grade 5 Students
67
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
1%
6%
% Black
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15%
% White
96%
67%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
12%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
