William Penn Elementary School vs. Spring Garden Elementary School
Should I attend William Penn Elementary School or Spring Garden 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
William Penn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Spring Garden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 228 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Penn 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spring Garden Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (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 43% 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
228 students
490 students
% Male | % Female
61% | 39%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1328 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#509 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
60-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
88
Grade 1 Students
36
64
Grade 2 Students
37
86
Grade 3 Students
36
79
Grade 4 Students
35
83
Grade 5 Students
39
90
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
47%
30%
% Black
16%
10%
% White
32%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%