Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Turtle Creek El Steam Academy 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy's student population of 516 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turtle Creek El Steam Academy is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1797 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
51%
14%
White
34%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turtle Creek El Steam Academy's ranking?
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy is ranked #1797 out of 2,549 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Turtle Creek El Steam Academy?
516 students attend Turtle Creek El Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Turtle Creek El Steam Academy students are Black, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turtle Creek El Steam Academy?
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Turtle Creek El Steam Academy offer ?
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Turtle Creek El Steam Academy part of?
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy is part of Woodland Hills SD School District.
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