Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Marvine Elementary School
Should I attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School or Marvine 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
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Marvine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marvine 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 <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
232 students
325 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1644 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1106 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
38
Kindergarten Students
55
55
Grade 1 Students
31
38
Grade 2 Students
35
42
Grade 3 Students
36
49
Grade 4 Students
41
53
Grade 5 Students
34
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
57%
78%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
27%
6%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.59
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%