Blair Mill Elementary School vs. Hallowell Elementary School
Should you attend Blair Mill Elementary School or Hallowell 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
Blair Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Hallowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Blair Mill 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hallowell 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 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
361 students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1151 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#975 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
62
Grade 1 Students
56
64
Grade 2 Students
60
78
Grade 3 Students
63
77
Grade 4 Students
63
68
Grade 5 Students
59
89
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
17%
17%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
62%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%