Union Memorial Elementary School vs. Laurel Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Union Memorial 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 518 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Laurel 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 48% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-6
Total Students
366 students
518 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#675 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#617 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
-
Kindergarten Students
57
62
Grade 1 Students
59
85
Grade 2 Students
53
69
Grade 3 Students
51
71
Grade 4 Students
55
76
Grade 5 Students
60
73
Grade 6 Students
-
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
11%
n/a
% White
79%
98%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.36
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%