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Rohrerstown Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 561 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 28, 2012

I am a parent of two children at different elementary schools in the same district and both are very good- we are fortunate to be in such a strong district. I have to say that there is something special about Rohrerstown- possibly because it hosts a wonderfully diverse student body in a generally relatively homogenous school district. The principal is strong and exhibits great leadership-- she has a focus on character education as well as academics, and values/respects/celebrates the diversity of the student body. The staff is getting quite strong at differentiated education for the range of needs the children have-- and there are a range of needs. To supplement differentiated education, the school, and the district, have excellent special needs and special interest programs. The arts are also very strong- with passionate music and art teachers that motivate and engage even the toughest kids! Hats off to the Rohrerstown administration, faculty and staff for being so committed to special community they serve.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2005

Rohrerstown is a great school. It is part of Hempfield school District which is an absolutely wonderful! After having some learning problems, my daughter recieved the best help. They really care about their students and keep the parents well informed. All the staff is very supportive and wonderful to deal with.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2004

There are some good teachers and decent leadership, but there is little room for creativity or development of character. Recess is a free for all with 3 teachers watching over 3 or more grades at a time (some 200 plus kids)! Little communication from the teachers unless pursued by the parents, and ridgid grade expectations, even when the child's ability is above those expectations. Far from ideal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2004

Principal cares, but there is not much effectiveness when it comes to the safety of our kids. There are a lot of bullies. Educational staff did a great job, but there is room for improvement in the reading support group and their attitudes. We're moving, and I won't really miss it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 14, 2004

This year the children will enjoy a newly constructed Rohrerstown. The building is beautiful. Teachers are absolutely the best and I feel great that my children attend this school. The knowledge base of children is unbelievable, even in the early grades. There are numerous disadvantaged children who do attend; however, and occassionally I feel that teachers don't have enough assistance with these students, leaving less time for others. Computers/media are plentiful and children are very computer literate. A wonderful place to grow up!
—Submitted by 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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
83%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%
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 73% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 64% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
74%
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 77% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
77%
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 Students88%
Female89%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities (IEP)56%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged70%
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 Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female89%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students91%
Female95%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged81%
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

Math

All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)75%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female90%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)67%
English language learnersn/a

Writing

All Students84%
Female94%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged77%
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 Students83%
Female87%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities (IEP)23%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female87%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities (IEP)23%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 67% 73%
Hispanic 21% 7%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 3%
Black 4% 16%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 97%N/A95%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2004-2005

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2200 Noll Dr
Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone: (717) 299-7126

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