Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tohickon Valley 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 50-54% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% 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
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
77%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Tohickon Valley Elementary School?
290 students attend Tohickon Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Tohickon Valley Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tohickon Valley Elementary School?
Tohickon Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tohickon Valley Elementary School offer ?
Tohickon Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tohickon Valley Elementary School part of?
Tohickon Valley Elementary School is part of Quakertown Community School District.
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