Schuylkill Elementary School
Schuylkill Elementary School serves 515 students in grades 2-5.
Schuylkill Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Schuylkill Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Schuylkill Elementary School's student population of 515 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-5 |
| Total Students | 515 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Schuylkill Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Schuylkill Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #561 out of 2820 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 11% |
| Black | 3% | 15% |
| White | 75% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Phoenixville Area School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Schuylkill Elementary School is Phoenixville Area High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Phoenixville Area Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenixville Phoenixville Area Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 76%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 915 students10
0.6 miles
1000 Purple Pride Parkway
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5200 0.6 6-8 915 - Phoenixville Phoenixville Area High School Math: 76% | Reading: 83%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,120 student10
0.7 miles
1200 Gay St
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5100 0.7 9-12 1,120 - Phoenixville Manavon Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 83%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 2-5 | 420 students10
0.9 miles
2 Phantom Way
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5350 0.9 2-5 420 - Phoenixville Phoenixville Early Learning Center Grades: K-1 | 659 students
0.9 miles
1 Phantom Way
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5450 0.9 K-1 659 - Phoenixville Barkley Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 65%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-5 | 291 students10
1.2 miles
320 Second Ave
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 927-5300 1.2 2-5 291
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