Serving 85 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bennetts Valley Elementary School 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 was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Bennetts Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1898 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennetts Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Bennetts Valley Elementary School is ranked #1898 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bennetts Valley Elementary School?
85 students attend Bennetts Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bennetts Valley Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bennetts Valley Elementary School?
Bennetts Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bennetts Valley Elementary School offer ?
Bennetts Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bennetts Valley Elementary School part of?
Bennetts Valley Elementary School is part of Saint Marys Area School District.
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