Is Gillingham Charter School a good school?

Gillingham Charter School ranks in the bottom 18.8% of Pennsylvania alternative schools.

How many students attend Gillingham Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 247 students attended Gillingham Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Gillingham Charter School?

Students at Gillingham Charter School are 70% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American, 1% American Indian.

Gillingham Charter School in Pottsville PA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Gillingham Charter School ranks worse than 81.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.9. (See more...)

Compare Details Gillingham Charter School ranks worse than 73.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.37. (See more...)

Compare Details Gillingham Charter School ranks worse than 54.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.27. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Gillingham Charter School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.4%), Hispanic (13.8%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gillingham Charter School is 12.3. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gillingham Charter School is $18,274.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gillingham Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gillingham Charter School 1245^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Gillingham Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Gillingham Charter School 654^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Gillingham Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Gillingham Charter School 370^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Gillingham Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Gillingham Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	14.75	1247^th	1474	15.4%
2016	9.79	1371^st	1554	11.8%
2017	24.18	1214^th	1547	21.5%
2018	24.42	1206^th	1530	21.2%
2019	25.03	1203^rd	1544	22.1%
2021	19.50	1154^th	1433	19.5%
2022	20.27	1208^th	1534	21.3%
2023	17.90	1245^th	1534	18.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gillingham Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.00	1098^th	1414	22.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Gillingham Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.68	1111^th	1236	10.1%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Gillingham Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	20.36	645^th	835	22.8%
2016	22.42	667^th	870	23.3%
2017	24.19	648^th	877	26.1%
2018	16.44	701^st	861	18.6%
2019	22.48	668^th	891	25.0%
2021	26.84	590^th	797	26.0%
2022	22.60	652^nd	883	26.2%
2023	24.37	654^th	893	26.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gillingham Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.93	628^th	874	28.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Gillingham Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.11	622^nd	681	8.7%

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Rank History for all high school students at Gillingham Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	3.94	626^th	680	7.9%
2017	6.34	598^th	663	9.8%
2018	1.79	645^th	673	4.2%
2023	51.27	370^th	674	45.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gillingham Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.83	289^th	652	55.7%

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Rank History for high school White students at Gillingham Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.62	317^th	577	45.1%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Gillingham Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	156	18	0	6	0	0	0	180
2013	167	4	2	17	0	0	31	221
2014	155	1	1	24	0	0	14	195
2015	204	4	1	32	0	0	12	253
2016	171	6	2	33	0	1	26	239
2017	170	8	0	26	0	0	16	220
2018	183	5	1	22	1	0	9	221
2019	203	8	1	21	0	0	11	244
2020	199	9	1	21	0	0	19	249
2021	185	7	0	28	0	0	23	243
2022	171	14	0	26	0	0	20	231
2023	174	17	0	34	3	0	19	247

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Gillingham Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	180	16.0	11.2	55.6
2013	221	18.3	12.0	64.3
2014	195	18.5	10.5	63.1
2015	253	22.0	11.5	73.1
2016	239	24.0	9.9	64
2017	220	25.0	8.8	65.9
2018	221	26.1	8.4	68.3
2019	244	23.7	10.2	67.6
2020	249	25.1	9.9	71.1
2021	243	25.5	9.5	99.6
2022	231	27.0	8.5	98.7
2023	247	20.0	12.3	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 Gillingham Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	180	16.0	11.2	55.6
2013	221	18.3	12.0	64.3
2014	195	18.5	10.5	63.1
2015	253	22.0	11.5	73.1
2016	239	24.0	9.9	64
2017	220	25.0	8.8	65.9
2018	221	26.1	8.4	68.3
2019	244	23.7	10.2	67.6
2020	249	25.1	9.9	71.1
2021	243	25.5	9.5	99.6
2022	231	27.0	8.5	98.7
2023	247	20.0	12.3	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gillingham Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$903 (5.5%)	$15,444 (94.5%)	$16,346
2020	$580 (3.5%)	$15,770 (96.4%)	$16,351
2021	$1,651 (9.7%)	$15,438 (90.3%)	$17,089
2022	$3,423 (18.7%)	$14,850 (81.3%)	$18,274

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gillingham Charter 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 1203^rd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1245^th of 1534 Elementary schools	3.2%
Ranks 668^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 654^th of 893 Middle schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Gillingham Charter School)	43.8	9.1	34.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gillingham Charter School)	50.1	18.2	31.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gillingham Charter School)	54.6	38.9	15.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Gillingham Charter School)	0	10.5	10.5%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gillingham Charter School)	44.4	36.8	7.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Gillingham Charter School)	15	5.6	9.4%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gillingham Charter School)	52.4	27.8	24.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Gillingham Charter School)	26.6	11.8	14.8%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gillingham Charter School)	36.8	27.8	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Gillingham Charter School)	0	0
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Gillingham Charter School)	37.5	57.9	20.4%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gillingham Charter School)	33.3	45	11.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
11th Grade Biology (Gillingham Charter School)	27.3	55.6	28.3%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
All Grades Math (Gillingham Charter School)	20.2	9.7	10.5%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Gillingham Charter School)	57.7	62.1	4.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gillingham Charter School)	45	33.6	11.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	244	247	1.2%
African American	8	17	112.5%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	21	34	61.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	203	174	14.3%
Two or More Races	11	19	72.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.6%	100%	32.4%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gillingham Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	915 Howard Avenue	Pottsville	17901	Schuylkill County	Gillingham Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(570) 955-3830	247	20	12.3	100.0%	174 (70.4%)	17 (6.9%)	34 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.7%)								(n/a)	38.9	55.6	47.4	9.1	22.3	10.5	5.6	11.8	0.0	9.7	66.7	57.9	62.1	18.2	38.9	36.8	27.8	27.8	45.0	33.6	$18,274	$3,423	$14,850

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