Lack-tuscarora 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 20-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (17-18)
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(17-18)2%
11%
Black
(17-18)n/a
15%
White
(17-18)98%
66%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
48%
41%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Lack-tuscarora Elementary School?
96 students attend Lack-tuscarora Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lack-tuscarora Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Lack-tuscarora Elementary School offer ?
Lack-tuscarora Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lack-tuscarora Elementary School part of?
Lack-tuscarora Elementary School is part of Juniata County School District.
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