Serving 98 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sykesville 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 was 50-59% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Sykesville Elementary School?
98 students attend Sykesville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sykesville Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sykesville Elementary School?
Sykesville Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sykesville Elementary School offer ?
Sykesville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sykesville Elementary School part of?
Sykesville Elementary School is part of Dubois Area School District.
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