Serving 583 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Penn Hebron El Academy 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 was 73% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
583 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)73%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)63%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
62%
14%
White
27%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Penn Hebron El Academy?
583 students attend Penn Hebron El Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Penn Hebron El Academy students are Black, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penn Hebron El Academy?
Penn Hebron El Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Hebron El Academy offer ?
Penn Hebron El Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Penn Hebron El Academy part of?
Penn Hebron El Academy is part of Penn Hills School District.
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