Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Red Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Red Mill Elementary School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026
Campus Size
42
School Motto
Providing this generation with a quality education serving as a foundation for responsible and successful citizenship.
School Rankings
Red Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Mill Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#539 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Red Mill Elementary School is ranked #539 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Red Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Red Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newberry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Red Mill Elementary School?
570 students attend Red Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Red Mill Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Mill Elementary School?
Red Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Red Mill Elementary School offer ?
Red Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Red Mill Elementary School part of?
Red Mill Elementary School is part of West Shore School District.
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