Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tilden El Center 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 36% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Tilden El Center serves the west part of Hamburg, PA, covering an attendance area of approximately 62.2 square miles. Families can expect an average drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with distances from the school to the edge of the zone averaging 9.1 miles and extending up to 12.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tilden El Center's student population of 562 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Tilden El Center 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 Tilden El Center is 0.35, 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
#1940 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
80%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tilden El Center's ranking?
Tilden El Center is ranked #1940 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Tilden El Center?
562 students attend Tilden El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Tilden El Center students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tilden El Center?
Tilden El Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tilden El Center offer ?
Tilden El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tilden El Center part of?
Tilden El Center is part of Hamburg Area School District.
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