Mary D Language Elementary School serves 491 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 77% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)77%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
73%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
20%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Mary D Language Elementary School?
491 students attend Mary D Language Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mary D Language Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary D Language Elementary School?
Mary D Language Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mary D Language Elementary School offer ?
Mary D Language Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mary D Language Elementary School part of?
Mary D Language Elementary School is part of Kennett Consolidated School District.
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