Tohickon Valley Elementary School
Tohickon Valley Elementary School serves 290 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Tohickon Valley Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Tohickon Valley Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 290 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Tohickon Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Tohickon Valley Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1276 out of 2820 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 11% |
| Black | 3% | 15% |
| White | 77% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Quakertown Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Tohickon Valley Elementary School is Quakertown Community High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Strayer Middle School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Quakertown Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Quakertown Quakertown Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 285 students10
2.2 miles
123 S 7th St
Quakertown, PA 18951
(215) 529-2410 2.2 K-5 285 - Quakertown 6th Grade Center Math: 40% | Reading: 76%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6 | 425 students10
2.3 miles
349 S 9th St
Quakertown, PA 18951
(215) 529-2000 2.3 6 425 - Quakertown Quakertown Community High School Math: 85% | Reading: 87%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,661 student10
2.3 miles
600 Park Ave
Quakertown, PA 18951
(215) 529-2060 2.3 9-12 1,661 - Quakertown Trumbauersville Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 77%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 375 students10
2.6 miles
101 Woodview Dr
Quakertown, PA 18951
(215) 529-2550 2.6 K-5 375 - Quakertown Neidig Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 401 students10
2.7 miles
201 Penrose St
Quakertown, PA 18951
(215) 529-2360 2.7 K-5 401
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