Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Broad Street 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
271 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
77%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Broad Street School?
271 students attend Broad Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Broad Street School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Broad Street School?
Broad Street School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Broad Street School offer ?
Broad Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Broad Street School part of?
Broad Street School is part of Butler Area School District.
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