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Rochester Area Elementary School vs. South Side Elementary School

Should you attend Rochester Area Elementary School or South Side Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rochester Area Elementary School
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
South Side Elementary School
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Rochester Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

South Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rochester Area Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Side Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
342 students
432 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rochester Area Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Side Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rochester Area Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Side Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rochester Area Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Side Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Area Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rochester Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Side Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1346 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#1293 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rochester Area Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Side Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rochester Area Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rochester Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Side Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
55-59%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rochester Area Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rochester Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Side Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 20% in PA)
80-89%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rochester Area Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rochester Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Side Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rochester Area Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Side Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
56
60
Grade 1 Students
47
63
Grade 2 Students
74
75
Grade 3 Students
39
75
Grade 4 Students
67
62
Grade 5 Students
59
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rochester Area Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rochester Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rochester Area Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rochester Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Side Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rochester Area Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rochester Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Side Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% White
63%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rochester Area Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rochester Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Side Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rochester Area Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rochester Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Side Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rochester Area Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rochester Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Side Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rochester Area Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rochester Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Side Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(14-15 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rochester Area Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rochester Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Side Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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