Serving 275 students in grades 1-5, Walter M Senkow 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Walter M Senkow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2042 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
49%
5%
Hispanic
29%
15%
Black
16%
14%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter M Senkow Elementary School's ranking?
Walter M Senkow Elementary School is ranked #2042 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Walter M Senkow Elementary School?
275 students attend Walter M Senkow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Walter M Senkow Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walter M Senkow Elementary School?
Walter M Senkow Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walter M Senkow Elementary School offer ?
Walter M Senkow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Walter M Senkow Elementary School part of?
Walter M Senkow Elementary School is part of Upper Darby School District.
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