Serving 697 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tamaqua 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 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tamaqua El Sch serves the northwest part of Tamaqua, PA, covering an attendance area of approximately 59.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive time of 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tamaqua Elementary School's student population of 697 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
697 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tamaqua Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tamaqua Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2077 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
22%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tamaqua Elementary School's ranking?
Tamaqua Elementary School is ranked #2077 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Tamaqua Elementary School often compared to?
Tamaqua Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Schuylkill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Tamaqua Elementary School?
697 students attend Tamaqua Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Tamaqua Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tamaqua Elementary School?
Tamaqua Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tamaqua Elementary School offer ?
Tamaqua Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tamaqua Elementary School part of?
Tamaqua Elementary School is part of Tamaqua Area School District.
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