Hopewell Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
Should you attend Hopewell Elementary School or Independence 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
Hopewell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Most improved public schools
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hopewell Elementary 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Independence Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 65-69% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
354 students
253 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#656 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#750 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
69
48
Grade 1 Students
67
40
Grade 2 Students
69
49
Grade 3 Students
69
59
Grade 4 Students
80
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
86%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
