Juniata Gap Elementary School
Juniata Gap Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-6 | Altoona Area SD
Juniata Gap Elementary School is located in Altoona, PA and is one of 10 elementary schools in Altoona Area School District. It is a public school that serves 594 students in grades K-6.
Juniata Gap Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Juniata Gap Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Juniata Gap Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Juniata Gap Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Juniata Gap Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Juniata Gap Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Juniata Gap Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Juniata Gap Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona Central Catholic School-Elementary 1.7 miles | n/a | |
| Irving Elementary School 2.2 miles |  |
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| Wright Elementary School 2.2 miles |  |
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| Juniata Elementary School 2.2 miles |  |
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| Shady Pond School 2.6 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 594
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Juniata Gap Elementary School had 54% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
91%
Black
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
1%
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Altoona Area SD District Spending
$9,480Per Pupil
The Altoona Area SD spends $9,480 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 34% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Altoona Area SD District
18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Juniata Gap Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PSSA
What is it?
The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Pennsylvania, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 PSSA Results for all subjects tested.
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