Steel Edward School vs. Rhoads James School
Should I attend Steel Edward School or Rhoads James 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
Steel Edward School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Rhoads James School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Steel Edward 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rhoads James 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
381 students
409 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2412 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2337 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
≤10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
8
-
Kindergarten Students
33
43
Grade 1 Students
34
38
Grade 2 Students
43
53
Grade 3 Students
44
49
Grade 4 Students
40
45
Grade 5 Students
44
57
Grade 6 Students
51
51
Grade 7 Students
40
44
Grade 8 Students
44
29
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
92%
93%
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
