Union Terrace Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should I attend Union Terrace Elementary School or Central 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
Union Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 647 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Union Terrace 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 6-9% (which is lower 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 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 696 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central 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 ≤5% (which is lower 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 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
647 students
696 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1909 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2000 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
104
116
Grade 1 Students
86
107
Grade 2 Students
123
128
Grade 3 Students
107
118
Grade 4 Students
116
103
Grade 5 Students
111
124
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
71%
75%
% Black
12%
14%
% White
8%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%