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Big Knob Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 326 students

 

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Posted November 1, 2012

My family and I moved into this area at the beginning of the school year. The school secretary was extremely friendly and helpful while we were registering, answering questions both school related and just information gathering. My daughter absolutely loves school and can't wait to go eveyday. I admit I was a bit concerned how breaking in at 4th grade level would go. I needn't have worried! Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. She had been at the same school since pre-k 3, so I was completely amazed by how fast she fit in!!! Big Knob Elementary is a GREAT school indeed!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2008

I am extremely pleased with the school psychologist and teaching staff who helped place my daughter in the correct classes. She came from a Catholic school and needed some academic assistance, which they do not offer. She went from a stressed out, irritable D student to a happy, loving A student.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 5, 2006

We have a great new principle, and academically, my children have both done well. Big Knob is a great elementary school, with lots of opportunities for artistic expression as well as an involved, active PTA.
—Submitted by Debbie Conedera, a parent


Posted December 7, 2003

I am extremely disappointed in the 'acting principal' and guidance staff that are currently in employment..Academically our school is one of the better schools and the teachers are great..
—Submitted by Sabrina Schreiner, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
88%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
96%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students83%
Female89%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities (IEP)57%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female89%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students85%
Female84%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female74%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students92%
Female80%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 99% 71%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Black 0% 15%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 8%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr Richard Edder

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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205 Fezell Rd
Freedom, PA 15042
Phone: (724) 775-7881

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