Serving 206 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Barrett 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barrett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Barrett Elementary School's student population of 206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Barrett 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 Barrett Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2221 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
77%
14%
White
9%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barrett Elementary School's ranking?
Barrett Elementary School is ranked #2221 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Barrett Elementary School often compared to?
Barrett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Propel Cs-homestead, Steel Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Barrett Elementary School?
206 students attend Barrett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Barrett Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barrett Elementary School?
Barrett Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barrett Elementary School offer ?
Barrett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Barrett Elementary School part of?
Barrett Elementary School is part of Steel Valley School District.
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