Northside Elementary School vs. Shepherdstown Elementary School
Should you attend Northside Elementary School or Shepherdstown 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
Northside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Community Size
Shepherdstown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 248 students in grades 1-3, Northside 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 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 263 students in grades 1-3, Shepherdstown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (which is lower 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 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-3
1-3
Total Students
248 students
263 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#895 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1148 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
1
Grade 1 Students
82
86
Grade 2 Students
78
94
Grade 3 Students
88
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
77%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
