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Donegal Intermediate School vs. Bear Creek School

Should you attend Donegal Intermediate School or Bear Creek School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Donegal Intermediate School
1177 River Road
Marietta, PA 17547
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Bear Creek School
1459 Sheaffer Road
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 801 students in grades 3-6, Donegal Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 801 students in grades 3-5, Bear Creek School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-6
3-5
Total Students
801 students
801 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Donegal Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bear Creek School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Donegal Intermediate School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bear Creek School.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Donegal Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bear Creek School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Donegal Intermediate School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Donegal School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bear Creek School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elizabethtown Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1183 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#643 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Donegal Intermediate School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bear Creek School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in PA)
59%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Donegal Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Donegal School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bear Creek School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elizabethtown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Donegal Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Donegal School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bear Creek School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elizabethtown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
79%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Donegal Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Donegal School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bear Creek School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elizabethtown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Donegal Intermediate School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bear Creek School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
177
258
Grade 4 Students
195
275
Grade 5 Students
229
268
Grade 6 Students
200
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Donegal Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Donegal School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bear Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elizabethtown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Donegal Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Donegal School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bear Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elizabethtown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Donegal Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Donegal School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bear Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elizabethtown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Donegal Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Donegal School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bear Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elizabethtown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Donegal Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Donegal School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bear Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elizabethtown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Donegal Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Donegal School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bear Creek School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elizabethtown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Donegal Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Donegal School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bear Creek School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elizabethtown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Donegal Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Donegal School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bear Creek School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elizabethtown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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