Sligo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students (19-20)
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
12%
Black
(19-20)n/a
15%
White
(19-20)96%
65%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
53%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
3%
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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Sligo Elementary School?
139 students attend Sligo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sligo Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sligo Elementary School offer ?
Sligo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Sligo Elementary School part of?
Sligo Elementary School is part of Union School District.
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