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William Penn Elementary School vs. Spring Garden Elementary School

Should you attend William Penn Elementary School or Spring Garden 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.
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School Overview

School
William Penn Elementary School
1002 Main St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Spring Garden Elementary School
901 North Blvd
Bethlehem, PA 18017
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Penn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 510 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spring Garden 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% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
239 students
510 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at William Penn 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 Spring Garden Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William Penn Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spring Garden Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at William Penn 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 Spring Garden Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at William Penn Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bethlehem 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 Spring Garden Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bethlehem 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.

Test Scores

#2128 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1225 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William Penn 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 Spring Garden Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
45%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Penn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bethlehem 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 Spring Garden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bethlehem Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Penn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bethlehem 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 Spring Garden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bethlehem Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Penn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bethlehem 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 Spring Garden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bethlehem Area 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 William Penn Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Spring Garden Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
34
75
Grade 1 Students
36
88
Grade 2 Students
53
95
Grade 3 Students
39
74
Grade 4 Students
36
95
Grade 5 Students
41
83

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William Penn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bethlehem 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 Asian at Spring Garden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bethlehem Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
51%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at William Penn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bethlehem 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 Spring Garden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bethlehem Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
15%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William Penn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bethlehem 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 Spring Garden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bethlehem Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
30%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at William Penn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bethlehem 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 Spring Garden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bethlehem Area 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
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William Penn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bethlehem 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 Spring Garden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bethlehem Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of William Penn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bethlehem 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 Spring Garden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bethlehem Area 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
74%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at William Penn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bethlehem 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 Spring Garden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bethlehem Area 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
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William Penn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bethlehem 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 Spring Garden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bethlehem Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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