About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Central Dauphin SD
Tri-Community Elementary School is located in Steelton, PA and is one of 13 elementary schools in Central Dauphin School District. It is a public school that serves 382 students in grades K-5.
Tri-Community 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 Tri-Community Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Tri-Community 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 Tri-Community Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Tri-Community 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 Tri-Community Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Tri-Community 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 Tri-Community Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Peace School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Steelton-Highspire Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| St Catherine Laboure School 1.7 miles | n/a | |
| Lawnton Elementary School 2 miles |  |
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| Paxtang Elementary School 2 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 382
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Tri-Community 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
33%
Black
28%
Hispanic
22%
Two or More Races
10%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
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Central Dauphin SD District Spending
$10,800Per Pupil
The Central Dauphin SD spends $10,800 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Central Dauphin SD District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Tri-Community 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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3 out of 10
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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