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Jersey Shore Area Elementary School vs. Donald E. Schick School

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School Overview

School
Jersey Shore Area Elementary School
601 Locust St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Donald E. Schick School
2800 Four Mile Dr
Montoursville, PA 17754
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jersey Shore Area 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 52% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 735 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Donald E. Schick 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 52% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
499 students
735 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Donald E. Schick School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Donald E. Schick School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Donald E. Schick School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jersey Shore Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Donald E. Schick School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Loyalsock Township School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#866 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#866 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jersey Shore Area Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Donald E. Schick School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 30% in PA)
52%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jersey Shore Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Donald E. Schick School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Loyalsock Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jersey Shore Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Donald E. Schick School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Loyalsock Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jersey Shore Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Donald E. Schick School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Loyalsock Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jersey Shore Area Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Donald E. Schick School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
85
105
Grade 1 Students
72
121
Grade 2 Students
78
120
Grade 3 Students
84
141
Grade 4 Students
93
106
Grade 5 Students
87
127

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jersey Shore Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2002-03 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Donald E. Schick School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Loyalsock Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jersey Shore Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Donald E. Schick School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Loyalsock Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jersey Shore Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Donald E. Schick School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Loyalsock Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
95%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jersey Shore Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Donald E. Schick School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Loyalsock Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jersey Shore Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Donald E. Schick School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Loyalsock Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.10
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jersey Shore Area Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jersey Shore Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Donald E. Schick School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Loyalsock Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jersey Shore Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Donald E. Schick School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Loyalsock Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jersey Shore Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Donald E. Schick School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Loyalsock Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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