Sipesville Elementary School (Closed 2012)

1036 Schoolhouse Rd
Sipesville, PA 15561
Sipesville Elementary School serves 51 students in grades Kindergarten-3. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
51 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
≥80%
76%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sipesville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
≥80%
73%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sipesville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Sipesville Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sipesville Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Black
n/a
14%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Sipesville Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
100%
63%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Sipesville Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA.
0.00
This chart display the diversity score of Sipesville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sipesville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sipesville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Sipesville Elementary School?
51 students attend Sipesville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Sipesville Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sipesville Elementary School?
Sipesville Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sipesville Elementary School offer ?
Sipesville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Sipesville Elementary School part of?
Sipesville Elementary School is part of Somerset Area School District.

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