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Rupert Elementary School

Summary:

Rupert Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 349 students in grades PK-4 in the Pottstown School District in Pennsylvania. Despite its diverse student population, the school has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rupert Elementary's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is significantly below state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. In 2022-2023, only 33% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 39.3% and the Pottstown School District average of 17.1%. In English Language Arts, 34.8% of Rupert students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 53.8% and the district average of 27.1%. However, the school's performance in Science is slightly better, with 69.3% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 65.6% and the district average of 48.7%. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 100%, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be a significant contributor to the academic challenges.

Compared to nearby schools in the Pottstown district, such as Barth Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and Franklin Elementary, Rupert Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher PSSA proficiency rates and better SchoolDigger rankings. However, Rupert's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.9 students per teacher could be a potential advantage if leveraged effectively.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1230 South St
       Pottstown, PA  19464-5868

(610) 970-6660

District: Pottstown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1143rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,273 Help


Students who attend Rupert Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pottstown Middle School
High:    Pottstown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  349

Racial breakdown:

White:
28.4%
Hispanic:
28.1%
African American:
26.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rupert Elementary School ranks worse than 74.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Pottstown School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Rupert Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Pottstown School District. Student population at Rupert Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (28.4%), Hispanic (28.1%), African American (26.4%). (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 Pottstown School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rupert Elementary School is 13.9. 2 elementary schools in the Pottstown School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rupert Elementary School is $17,273, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Pottstown School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Rupert Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rupert Elementary School 1143rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Rupert Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pottstown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pottstown School District 510th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rupert Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rupert Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 22.87 1068th 1302 18.0%
2004 81.92 209th 1308 84.0%
2005 42.87 908th 1299 30.1%
2006 34.34 1221st 1545 21.0%
2007 18.90 1360th 1555 12.5%
2008 23.73 1313th 1551 15.3%
2009 32.39 1253rd 1549 19.1%
2010 26.29 1328th 1579 15.9%
2011 42.20 1175th 1597 26.4%
2012 48.08 1081st 1599 32.4%
2013 51.72 940th 1519 38.1%
2014 37.02 1102nd 1467 24.9%
2015 34.00 1070th 1474 27.4%
2016 37.25 1103rd 1554 29.0%
2017 28.02 1181st 1547 23.7%
2018 32.74 1130th 1530 26.1%
2019 26.32 1192nd 1544 22.8%
2021 13.38 1212th 1433 15.4%
2022 17.40 1243rd 1534 19.0%
2023 28.01 1143rd 1534 25.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rupert Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.08 943rd 1414 33.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rupert Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.30 972nd 1043 6.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Rupert Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.90 163rd 437 62.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rupert Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.73 174th 432 59.7%
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Rank History for White students at Rupert Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.09 817th 1236 33.9%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, March 17, 2011

Open Quote Devoted staff. This school is outdated & unable to handle some of the most basic needs of students. While the staff is devoted to the kids they have few resources. Lack of parental involvement, in some cases, detracts from overall learning experiences for some with frequent disciplinary issues needing attention. Curricula seems to be behind higher ranking schools. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rupert Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 202 49 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1989 181 38 3 25 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1990 165 50 1 22 2 n/a n/a 0 240
1991 201 55 1 22 4 n/a n/a 0 283
1992 211 56 3 18 3 n/a n/a 0 291
1993 211 69 1 18 2 n/a n/a 0 301
1994 217 68 0 21 1 n/a n/a 0 307
1995 224 79 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 327
1996 224 79 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 327
1997 233 84 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1998 211 75 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1999 213 67 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2000 228 74 5 20 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2001 231 96 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2002 182 72 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2003 182 72 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2004 170 68 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2005 149 84 3 30 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2006 155 100 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2007 166 115 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2008 166 109 2 28 2 n/a n/a 0 307
2009 144 93 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2010 146 107 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2011 133 102 2 26 0 0 8 0 271
2012 141 74 1 26 0 0 15 0 257
2013 123 50 0 32 0 0 47 0 252
2014 158 94 3 47 2 0 50 0 354
2015 153 105 2 55 1 0 57 0 373
2016 171 110 3 56 1 0 53 0 394
2017 151 127 3 60 1 0 52 0 394
2018 130 127 4 67 2 2 48 0 380
2019 124 135 3 68 2 2 48 0 382
2020 123 129 3 75 5 3 48 0 386
2021 106 96 1 83 2 2 42 0 332
2022 99 94 2 75 3 2 55 0 330
2023 99 92 1 98 2 1 56 0 349

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 Rupert Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 277 14.9 18.5 n/a
1989 247 13.9 17.7 n/a
1990 240 13.9 17.2 0
1991 283 14.4 19.6 n/a
1992 291 15.0 19.4 n/a
1993 301 9.5 31.7 n/a
1994 307 9.0 34.1 n/a
1995 327 14.0 23.4 n/a
1996 327 14.0 23.4 n/a
1997 342 16.5 20.7 n/a
1998 311 18.0 17.3 n/a
1999 304 17.0 17.9 n/a
2000 327 16.0 20.4 33.9
2001 345 17.0 20.3 30.7
2002 269 15.0 17.9 25.3
2003 269 15.0 17.9 25.3
2004 254 14.1 18.0 36.2
2005 266 16.1 16.5 25.6
2006 281 17.4 16.1 53.4
2007 312 17.9 17.4 60.3
2008 307 20.9 14.7 54.7
2009 265 22.3 11.9 62.6
2010 281 22.1 12.7 64.1
2011 271 18.1 14.9 64.2
2012 257 16.9 15.2 66.1
2013 252 15.9 15.8 61.9
2014 354 22.1 15.9 68.4
2015 373 21.0 17.7 99.2
2016 394 22.0 17.9 100
2017 394 23.1 17.0 100
2018 380 22.9 16.5 100
2019 382 22.4 17.0 100
2020 386 24.9 15.4 100
2021 332 24.9 13.3 99.1
2022 330 24.4 13.5 99.1
2023 349 24.9 13.9 100

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 Rupert Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 277 14.9 18.5 n/a
1989 247 13.9 17.7 n/a
1990 240 13.9 17.2 0
1991 283 14.4 19.6 n/a
1992 291 15.0 19.4 n/a
1993 301 9.5 31.7 n/a
1994 307 9.0 34.1 n/a
1995 327 14.0 23.4 n/a
1996 327 14.0 23.4 n/a
1997 342 16.5 20.7 n/a
1998 311 18.0 17.3 n/a
1999 304 17.0 17.9 n/a
2000 327 16.0 20.4 33.9
2001 345 17.0 20.3 30.7
2002 269 15.0 17.9 25.3
2003 269 15.0 17.9 25.3
2004 254 14.1 18.0 36.2
2005 266 16.1 16.5 25.6
2006 281 17.4 16.1 53.4
2007 312 17.9 17.4 60.3
2008 307 20.9 14.7 54.7
2009 265 22.3 11.9 62.6
2010 281 22.1 12.7 64.1
2011 271 18.1 14.9 64.2
2012 257 16.9 15.2 66.1
2013 252 15.9 15.8 61.9
2014 354 22.1 15.9 68.4
2015 373 21.0 17.7 99.2
2016 394 22.0 17.9 100
2017 394 23.1 17.0 100
2018 380 22.9 16.5 100
2019 382 22.4 17.0 100
2020 386 24.9 15.4 100
2021 332 24.9 13.3 99.1
2022 330 24.4 13.5 99.1
2023 349 24.9 13.9 100

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 Rupert Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,020 (7.1%) $13,373 (92.9%) $14,392
2020 $1,491 (11.3%) $11,651 (88.7%) $13,142
2021 $2,252 (15.2%) $12,564 (84.8%) $14,817
2022 $2,085 (12.1%) $15,188 (87.9%) $17,273

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rupert 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 1192nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1143rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Rupert Elementary School)33.829.8
 4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rupert Elementary School)44.936.9
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Rupert Elementary School)31.736.6
 4.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Rupert Elementary School)7569.3
 5.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rupert Elementary School)5032.7
 17.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Rupert Elementary School)32.833
 0.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Rupert Elementary School)7569.3
 5.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rupert Elementary School)47.134.8
 12.3%
   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 Students382349
 8.6%
African American13592
 31.9%
American Indian22
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic6898
 44.1%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White12499
 20.2%
Two or More Races4856
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 349 students attended Rupert Elementary School.

Rupert Elementary School ranks 1143rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Rupert Elementary School are 28% White, 28% Hispanic, 26% African American, 16% Two or more races.

Students who attend Rupert Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pottstown Middle School
High : Pottstown High School


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