Union Memorial Elementary School vs. Laurel Elementary School
Should you attend Union Memorial Elementary School or Laurel 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
Union Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Laurel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Union Memorial 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 55-59% (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 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Laurel Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-6
Total Students
320 students
503 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#591 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#384 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
26
-
Kindergarten Students
38
64
Grade 1 Students
45
70
Grade 2 Students
50
61
Grade 3 Students
52
71
Grade 4 Students
50
89
Grade 5 Students
59
71
Grade 6 Students
-
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
9%
1%
% White
78%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
1%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%