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
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Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
Serving 323 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 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 65-69% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 228 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
323 students
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#812 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#711 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
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
63
44
Grade 1 Students
63
46
Grade 2 Students
67
49
Grade 3 Students
61
41
Grade 4 Students
69
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
7%
3%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
86%
91%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%