Upper Allen Elementary School vs. Halifax Area Elementary School
Should I attend Upper Allen Elementary School or Halifax Area 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
n/a
Halifax Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 306 students in grades 1-3, Upper Allen Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Halifax Area 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 37% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-3
PK-4
Total Students
306 students
354 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#740 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1056 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
-
64
Grade 1 Students
83
78
Grade 2 Students
106
61
Grade 3 Students
117
62
Grade 4 Students
-
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
20%
2%
% White
66%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
