About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Berwick Area SD
Orange Street Elementary School is located in Berwick, PA and is one of 4 elementary schools in Berwick Area School District. It is a public school that serves 384 students in grades K-5.
Orange Street Elementary School did not make 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 Orange Street Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Orange Street Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Orange Street Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Orange Street Elementary School did not make 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 Orange Street Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Orange Street Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Orange Street Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Consolidated School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Milestones Achievement Center 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Fourteenth Street Elementary School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Heritage Christian Academy 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Salem Elementary School 1.5 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 384
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Orange Street Elementary School had 63% 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
88%
Black
5%
Hispanic
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Two or More Races
1%
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Berwick Area SD District Spending
$10,500Per Pupil
The Berwick Area SD spends $10,500 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 67% on instruction, 29% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Berwick Area SD District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Orange Street Elementary School had 13 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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4 out of 10
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