Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dana 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 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dana El Center's student population of 472 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dana El Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dana El Center is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1638 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
75%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dana El Center's ranking?
Dana El Center is ranked #1638 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Dana El Center often compared to?
Dana El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Lehman-jackson Elementary School, Chester Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Dana El Center?
472 students attend Dana El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Dana El Center students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Dana El Center offer ?
Dana El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dana El Center part of?
Dana El Center is part of Wyoming Valley West SD School District.
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