Margaret Ross Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
Should you attend Margaret Ross 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
Margaret Ross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 219 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Margaret Ross Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 16% of the student body (majority Black), 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
219 students
253 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#473 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#750 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
38
48
Grade 1 Students
41
40
Grade 2 Students
41
49
Grade 3 Students
47
59
Grade 4 Students
52
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
84%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
