Twelfth & Marion Elementary School

Summary:

Twelfth & Marion Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Reading School District in Pennsylvania, with 497 students. Unfortunately, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas.

The school faces significant challenges, including a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (100% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and a high percentage of Hispanic students and English Language Learners. Additionally, the school has reported $0 in per-student spending for the past several years, indicating a lack of adequate funding and resources. While the school performs relatively better for its Hispanic and English Language Learner student subgroups compared to its overall ranking, it still struggles to meet the needs of its low-income and disabled student populations.

Interestingly, the nearby elementary schools in the Reading School District, such as Amanda E Stout, Sixteenth & Haak, and Northwest, generally perform better than Twelfth & Marion on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in Math, ELA, and Science. This suggests that factors beyond just student population may be contributing to the performance gap between Twelfth & Marion and its neighboring schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1200 N 12th St
       Reading, PA  19604-2056


(610) 371-5788

District: Reading School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1351st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools


Students who attend Twelfth & Marion Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northeast Middle School
High:    Reading Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  492

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.5%
White:
3.9%
African American:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Twelfth & Marion Elementary School ranks worse than 88.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 10th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Reading School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.5%), White (3.9%), African American (3.3%). (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...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Twelfth & Marion Elementary School is 14, which is the 6th best among 13 elementary schools in the Reading School District. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Twelfth & Marion Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Twelfth & Marion Elementary School 1351st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Twelfth & Marion Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:


Reading School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Reading School District 558th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Twelfth & Marion Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Twelfth & Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 8.98 1165th 1302 10.5%
2004 6.93 1190th 1308 9.0%
2005 17.92 1116th 1299 14.1%
2006 25.01 1303rd 1545 15.7%
2007 18.43 1365th 1555 12.2%
2008 22.16 1332nd 1551 14.1%
2009 22.28 1331st 1549 14.1%
2010 18.47 1385th 1579 12.3%
2011 8.39 1504th 1597 5.8%
2012 13.85 1417th 1599 11.4%
2013 4.97 1414th 1519 6.9%
2014 2.79 1396th 1467 4.8%
2015 6.66 1361st 1474 7.7%
2016 4.52 1473rd 1554 5.2%
2017 4.66 1464th 1547 5.4%
2018 4.54 1451st 1530 5.2%
2019 6.48 1415th 1544 8.4%
2021 4.43 1380th 1433 3.7%
2022 9.31 1361st 1534 11.3%
2023 13.20 1297th 1534 15.4%
2024 10.59 1351st 1526 11.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Twelfth & Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.54 102nd 196 48.0%
2024 53.15 85th 200 57.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Twelfth & Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.54 1171st 1414 17.2%
2024 13.01 1286th 1432 10.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Twelfth & Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.13 1425th 1488 4.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Twelfth & Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.02 811th 1043 22.2%
2024 18.29 937th 1084 13.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Twelfth & Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.11 1238th 1495 17.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Twelfth & Marion Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.42 300th 432 30.6%
2024 25.19 359th 454 20.9%
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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.

Twelfth & Marion Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Twelfth & Marion Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 398 22 8 21 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1989 413 17 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1990 447 17 8 28 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1991 423 18 8 26 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1992 417 20 8 43 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1993 401 31 8 41 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1994 382 37 9 70 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1995 358 45 12 110 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1996 358 45 12 110 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1997 356 69 11 129 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1998 320 85 14 188 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1999 293 67 12 175 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2000 267 73 15 175 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2001 243 74 14 211 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2002 154 68 9 245 2 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 154 68 9 245 2 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 128 79 12 281 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2005 106 82 9 315 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2006 89 81 8 337 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2007 68 64 3 379 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2008 72 57 3 380 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2009 58 61 5 417 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2010 55 57 5 413 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2011 53 43 7 480 1 0 0 0 584
2012 62 47 7 504 1 0 29 0 650
2013 43 41 6 501 1 0 24 0 616
2014 33 40 3 529 0 0 19 0 624
2015 41 43 3 552 1 0 14 0 654
2016 41 47 2 585 1 0 11 0 687
2017 44 42 3 604 1 0 17 0 711
2018 37 46 3 619 1 0 13 0 719
2019 42 35 3 618 1 0 9 0 708
2020 31 21 2 467 0 0 6 0 527
2021 26 21 1 446 0 0 8 0 502
2022 31 22 2 477 0 0 7 0 539
2023 19 25 2 443 0 0 8 0 497
2024 19 16 2 450 0 0 5 0 492

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 Twelfth & Marion Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 449 23.0 19.5 n/a
1989 449 21.9 20.5 n/a
1990 500 20.0 25.0 0
1991 475 23.0 20.6 n/a
1992 488 25.0 19.5 n/a
1993 481 19.0 25.3 n/a
1994 498 21.0 23.7 n/a
1995 525 21.0 25.0 n/a
1996 525 21.0 25.0 n/a
1997 565 22.0 25.7 n/a
1998 607 25.0 24.3 n/a
1999 547 25.0 21.9 n/a
2000 530 23.0 23.0 49.6
2001 542 24.0 22.6 50.6
2002 478 26.6 18.0 73.6
2003 478 26.6 18.0 73.6
2004 500 28.0 17.9 71
2005 512 26.9 19.0 68.8
2006 515 27.4 18.8 83.9
2007 514 27.8 18.5 85.4
2008 512 32.0 16.0 92.8
2009 541 32.0 16.9 93.5
2010 531 32.3 16.4 97.2
2011 584 32.3 18.0 96.1
2012 650 34.3 18.9 94.6
2013 616 34.3 17.9 94.3
2014 624 33.0 18.8 96.2
2015 654 33.0 19.8 99.5
2016 687 35.0 19.6 100
2017 711 35.0 20.3 100
2018 719 36.0 19.9 100
2019 708 39.0 18.1 100
2020 527 35.0 15.0 100
2021 502 34.0 14.7 99.4
2022 539 33.2 16.2 99.4
2023 497 37.2 13.3 100
2024 492 35.0 14.0 100

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 Twelfth & Marion Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 449 23.0 19.5 n/a
1989 449 21.9 20.5 n/a
1990 500 20.0 25.0 0
1991 475 23.0 20.6 n/a
1992 488 25.0 19.5 n/a
1993 481 19.0 25.3 n/a
1994 498 21.0 23.7 n/a
1995 525 21.0 25.0 n/a
1996 525 21.0 25.0 n/a
1997 565 22.0 25.7 n/a
1998 607 25.0 24.3 n/a
1999 547 25.0 21.9 n/a
2000 530 23.0 23.0 49.6
2001 542 24.0 22.6 50.6
2002 478 26.6 18.0 73.6
2003 478 26.6 18.0 73.6
2004 500 28.0 17.9 71
2005 512 26.9 19.0 68.8
2006 515 27.4 18.8 83.9
2007 514 27.8 18.5 85.4
2008 512 32.0 16.0 92.8
2009 541 32.0 16.9 93.5
2010 531 32.3 16.4 97.2
2011 584 32.3 18.0 96.1
2012 650 34.3 18.9 94.6
2013 616 34.3 17.9 94.3
2014 624 33.0 18.8 96.2
2015 654 33.0 19.8 99.5
2016 687 35.0 19.6 100
2017 711 35.0 20.3 100
2018 719 36.0 19.9 100
2019 708 39.0 18.1 100
2020 527 35.0 15.0 100
2021 502 34.0 14.7 99.4
2022 539 33.2 16.2 99.4
2023 497 37.2 13.3 100
2024 492 35.0 14.0 100

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 Twelfth & Marion Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,356 (12.6%) $9,367 (87.3%) $10,724
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 Twelfth & Marion Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1415th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1297th of 1534 Elementary schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Twelfth & Marion Elementary School)14.410.5
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Twelfth & Marion Elementary School)28.99.3
 19.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Twelfth & Marion Elementary School)1023.8
 13.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Twelfth & Marion Elementary School)52.160
 7.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Twelfth & Marion Elementary School)27.326.3
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Twelfth & Marion Elementary School)11.117.3
 6.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Twelfth & Marion Elementary School)52.160
 7.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Twelfth & Marion Elementary School)28.218.1
 10.1%
   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 Students708497
 29.8%
African American3525
 28.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic618443
 28.3%
Pacific Islander00
White4219
 54.8%
Two or More Races98
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Twelfth & Marion Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Twelfth & Marion Elementary School are 91% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 492 students attended Twelfth & Marion Elementary School.

Students who attend Twelfth & Marion Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northeast Middle School
High : Reading Senior High School


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