Universal Alcorn Charter School vs. Independence Charter School
Should I attend Universal Alcorn Charter School or Independence Charter 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
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Independence Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Universal Alcorn Charter 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 8% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 780 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Independence Charter 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 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
524 students
780 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2206 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1695 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
68
89
Grade 1 Students
49
87
Grade 2 Students
48
93
Grade 3 Students
52
90
Grade 4 Students
58
88
Grade 5 Students
62
80
Grade 6 Students
62
82
Grade 7 Students
61
85
Grade 8 Students
64
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
23%
% Black
89%
42%
% White
2%
26%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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6%
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