Thomas H Ford Elementary School (Closed 2013)
- Thomas H Ford Elementary School served 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 53% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 41% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 491 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 74% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 84% | 11% |
| Black | 9% | 15% |
| White | 3% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Reading SD School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas H Ford Elementary School is Governor Mifflin Senior High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Governor Mifflin Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Millmont Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Reading Millmont Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 661 students
0.8 miles
400 Summit Avenue
Reading, PA 19611
(610)371-5853 0.8 PK-5 661 - Reading West Reading El Center Grades: 5-6 | 280 students
0.8 miles
421 Chestnut St
Reading, PA 19611
(610)374-0739 0.8 5-6 280 - Reading Governor Mifflin Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1315 students
1.2 miles
101 S Waverly St
Reading, PA 19607
(610)775-5089 1.2 9-12 1315 - Reading Governor Mifflin Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 700 students
1.4 miles
130 East Lancaster Avenue
Reading, PA 19607
(610)775-1465 1.4 7-8 700 - Reading Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 653 students
1.4 miles
600 Governor Dr
Reading, PA 19607
(610)775-5083 1.4 5-6 653
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