Serving 100 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Har-mer 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 was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (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 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
100 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-79%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Har-mer Elementary School?
100 students attend Har-mer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Har-mer Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Har-mer Elementary School?
Har-mer Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Har-mer Elementary School offer ?
Har-mer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Har-mer Elementary School part of?
Har-mer Elementary School is part of Slippery Rock Area School District.
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