Serving 325 students in grades 1-8, Tinicum School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tinicum School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Essington, PA, spanning approximately 8.8 square miles. The zone is typically a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 2 miles to its edges and extending up to 4.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tinicum School's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Tinicum 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 Tinicum School is 0.53, 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
#1386 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-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 Tinicum School's ranking?
Tinicum School is ranked #1386 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Tinicum School?
325 students attend Tinicum School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Tinicum School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tinicum School?
Tinicum School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tinicum School offer ?
Tinicum School offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tinicum School part of?
Tinicum School is part of Interboro School District.
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