Serving 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Defiance Gr 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Defiance Gr School?
120 students attend Defiance Gr School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Defiance Gr School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Defiance Gr School?
Defiance Gr School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Defiance Gr School offer ?
Defiance Gr School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Defiance Gr School part of?
Defiance Gr School is part of Tussey Mountain School District.
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