Serving 5 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
80%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School?
5 students attend Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School?
Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School offer ?
Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School part of?
Grove City Area George Jr Elementary School is part of Grove City Area School District.
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