Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Tyson-schoener 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tyson-schoener Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tyson-schoener Elementary School's student population of 408 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Tyson-schoener Elementary School 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 Tyson-schoener Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2473 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
86%
16%
Black
7%
14%
White
5%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Reading School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tyson-schoener Elementary School's ranking?
Tyson-schoener Elementary School is ranked #2473 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Tyson-schoener Elementary School?
408 students attend Tyson-schoener Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Tyson-schoener Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tyson-schoener Elementary School?
Tyson-schoener Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tyson-schoener Elementary School offer ?
Tyson-schoener Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tyson-schoener Elementary School part of?
Tyson-schoener Elementary School is part of Reading School District.
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