Veterans Memorial Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Breinigsville, PA, serving 517 students in grades K-5 and part of the Parkland School District. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with strong academic achievement across all grade levels and particularly impressive performance in Science.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School's proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts significantly exceed the state averages, with 75.1% of students proficient or better in Math and an impressive 90.8% proficient or better in Science, compared to state averages of 40.4% and 65.8%, respectively. The school's performance is also noteworthy for specific student subgroups, such as Asian and Hispanic students, who rank among the top in the state. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.8 to 16 students per teacher, lower than nearby schools in the Parkland School District.
When compared to other elementary schools in the area, Veterans Memorial Elementary School generally outperforms its peers, including Parkway Manor School and Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School, which also demonstrate strong academic performance. The higher spending per student at Veterans Memorial Elementary School, at $21,094 compared to the state average of $19,713, may contribute to the school's success and could provide valuable insights for other schools looking to improve their own academic outcomes.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School ranks 177th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.
Students at Veterans Memorial Elementary School are 52% White, 25% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.
Parkland School District
In the 2022-23 school year, 517 students attended Veterans Memorial Elementary School.