Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Khepera Charter 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 3% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 12% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)3%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)12%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
94%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Khepera Charter School District
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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Khepera Charter School?
386 students attend Khepera Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Khepera Charter School students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Khepera Charter School?
Khepera Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Khepera Charter School offer ?
Khepera Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Khepera Charter School part of?
Khepera Charter School is part of Khepera Charter School District.
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