Serving 455 students in grades 1-6, Minersville Area El Center 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 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minersville Area El Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Minersville Area El Center's student population of 455 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Minersville Area El Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minersville Area El Center is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1812 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minersville Area El Center's ranking?
Minersville Area El Center is ranked #1812 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Minersville Area El Center often compared to?
Minersville Area El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like North Schuylkill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Minersville Area El Center?
455 students attend Minersville Area El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Minersville Area El Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minersville Area El Center?
Minersville Area El Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minersville Area El Center offer ?
Minersville Area El Center offers enrollment in grades 1-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minersville Area El Center part of?
Minersville Area El Center is part of Minersville Area School District.
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