Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(814) 237-9727
Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School serves 389 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (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 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School's student population of 389 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 389 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter 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 Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School is 0.49, 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 | #1322 out of 2820 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 11% |
| Black | 11% | 15% |
| White | 70% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School is State College Area High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Centre Learning Community Charter School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Corl Street Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- State College Corl Street Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 236 students10
0.5 miles
235 Corl St
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1185 0.5 K-5 236 - State College Centre Learning Community Charter School Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 92 students10
0.9 miles
2643 W College Ave
State College, PA 16801
(814) 861-7980 0.9 5-8 92 - State College State College Area High School Math: 83% | Reading: 82%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 8-12 | 2,318 students10
1.0 miles
653 Westerly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1111 1 8-12 2,318 - State College Wonderland Charter School Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 83 students10
1.6 miles
2112 Sandy Drive
State College, PA 16803
(814) 234-5886 1.6 K-5 83 - State College Radio Park Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 359 students10
1.7 miles
800 W Cherry Ln
State College, PA 16803
(814) 231-4115 1.7 K-5 359
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