Central Columbia Elementary School vs. Memorial Elementary School
Should you attend Central Columbia Elementary School or Memorial Elementary 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
Top Rankings
Central Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 699 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Central Columbia Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Memorial 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-5
Total Students
699 students
432 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#641 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#895 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
158
70
Grade 1 Students
147
87
Grade 2 Students
127
70
Grade 3 Students
126
77
Grade 4 Students
141
64
Grade 5 Students
-
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
91%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
