Tenth & Penn Elementary School

Public PK, KG-4

 955 Penn St
       Reading, PA  19601-3608


(610) 320-6994

District: Reading School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1430th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools


Students who attend Tenth & Penn Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Southern Middle School
High:    Reading Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  345

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.9%
White:
3.8%
African American:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Tenth & Penn Elementary School ranks worse than 93.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 11th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Reading School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.9%), White (3.8%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Reading School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tenth & Penn Elementary School is 12.1, which is the 2nd best among 13 elementary schools in the Reading School District. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tenth & Penn Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tenth & Penn Elementary School 1430th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Tenth & Penn Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Reading School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Reading School District 569th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tenth & Penn Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Tenth & Penn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 11.94 1140th 1302 12.4%
2004 24.66 1054th 1308 19.4%
2005 20.67 1100th 1299 15.3%
2006 18.98 1346th 1545 12.9%
2007 22.23 1335th 1555 14.1%
2008 19.56 1350th 1551 13.0%
2009 8.07 1457th 1549 5.9%
2010 12.87 1438th 1579 8.9%
2011 5.23 1539th 1597 3.6%
2012 16.99 1390th 1599 13.1%
2013 18.34 1292nd 1519 14.9%
2014 7.72 1331st 1467 9.3%
2015 8.28 1330th 1474 9.8%
2016 4.89 1466th 1554 5.7%
2017 4.22 1469th 1547 5.0%
2018 2.35 1515th 1530 1.0%
2019 2.52 1522nd 1544 1.4%
2021 4.37 1384th 1433 3.4%
2022 2.73 1533rd 1534 0.1%
2023 6.61 1430th 1534 6.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tenth & Penn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.69 112th 196 42.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tenth & Penn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.59 1285th 1414 9.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Tenth & Penn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.71 1032nd 1043 1.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tenth & Penn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.96 375th 432 13.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Tenth & Penn Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 58 61 3 307 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1999 67 68 10 422 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2000 67 71 4 431 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2001 64 53 4 406 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2002 59 48 7 390 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2003 59 48 7 390 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2004 48 59 10 399 1 n/a n/a 0 517
2005 50 56 6 386 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2006 47 44 3 437 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2007 37 54 4 422 1 n/a n/a 0 518
2008 32 56 3 489 2 n/a n/a 0 582
2009 36 52 1 510 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2010 40 52 2 461 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2011 34 48 1 483 0 0 0 0 566
2012 33 39 2 473 0 0 13 0 560
2013 29 48 4 444 0 0 7 0 532
2014 36 32 4 455 1 0 10 0 538
2015 31 54 3 482 0 0 6 0 576
2016 24 41 7 481 0 0 6 0 559
2017 17 37 3 489 0 0 6 0 552
2018 10 49 2 516 0 0 3 0 580
2019 11 48 0 505 0 0 4 0 568
2020 10 27 0 378 0 0 3 0 418
2021 13 16 0 325 1 0 3 0 358
2022 12 15 0 314 0 0 5 0 346
2023 13 11 0 317 1 1 2 0 345

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tenth & Penn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 429 17.0 25.2 n/a
1999 567 19.0 29.8 n/a
2000 573 24.0 23.9 84.8
2001 527 25.0 21.1 81.8
2002 505 29.7 17.0 89.5
2003 505 29.7 17.0 89.5
2004 517 33.3 15.5 84.5
2005 499 28.5 17.5 90.6
2006 532 28.3 18.8 84.2
2007 518 27.9 18.6 85.9
2008 582 38.3 15.2 90.5
2009 599 37.8 15.8 92.7
2010 555 38.8 14.2 93.9
2011 566 37.8 14.9 94
2012 560 36.8 15.1 92.3
2013 532 33.8 15.7 89.7
2014 538 30.4 17.6 95.2
2015 576 31.0 18.5 99.5
2016 559 30.0 18.6 100
2017 552 30.9 17.8 99.8
2018 580 30.9 18.7 100
2019 568 34.9 16.2 100
2020 418 31.2 13.3 100
2021 358 28.2 12.6 99.2
2022 346 27.8 12.4 99.1
2023 345 28.4 12.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tenth & Penn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 429 17.0 25.2 n/a
1999 567 19.0 29.8 n/a
2000 573 24.0 23.9 84.8
2001 527 25.0 21.1 81.8
2002 505 29.7 17.0 89.5
2003 505 29.7 17.0 89.5
2004 517 33.3 15.5 84.5
2005 499 28.5 17.5 90.6
2006 532 28.3 18.8 84.2
2007 518 27.9 18.6 85.9
2008 582 38.3 15.2 90.5
2009 599 37.8 15.8 92.7
2010 555 38.8 14.2 93.9
2011 566 37.8 14.9 94
2012 560 36.8 15.1 92.3
2013 532 33.8 15.7 89.7
2014 538 30.4 17.6 95.2
2015 576 31.0 18.5 99.5
2016 559 30.0 18.6 100
2017 552 30.9 17.8 99.8
2018 580 30.9 18.7 100
2019 568 34.9 16.2 100
2020 418 31.2 13.3 100
2021 358 28.2 12.6 99.2
2022 346 27.8 12.4 99.1
2023 345 28.4 12.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tenth & Penn Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $925 (8.1%) $10,489 (91.9%) $11,415
2020 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2021 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2022 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tenth & Penn Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1522nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1430th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Tenth & Penn Elementary School)8.715.1
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tenth & Penn Elementary School)18.818.2
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Tenth & Penn Elementary School)610
 4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Tenth & Penn Elementary School)43.340
 3.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tenth & Penn Elementary School)16.722
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Tenth & Penn Elementary School)512.9
 7.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Tenth & Penn Elementary School)43.340
 3.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tenth & Penn Elementary School)15.419.8
 4.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students568345
 39.3%
African American4811
 77.1%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic505317
 37.2%
Pacific Islander01
White1113
 18.2%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Tenth & Penn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 345 students attended Tenth & Penn Elementary School.

Students at Tenth & Penn Elementary School are 92% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% African American.

Students who attend Tenth & Penn Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southern Middle School
High : Reading Senior High School


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