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Snyder Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 517 students

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Posted October 16, 2009

Bottom line, this is an outstanding school! I have three children enrolled, all the staff are dedicated individuals.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2007

I have been very pleased with the Snyder schools thus far. My son is now in 1st grade and his teachers have been outstanding up until this point. I find them to be very caring and look at the child as an individual. I think that they also have a high academic standards as well. I feel they are doing a great job at preparing my child for all these required tests that they will be taking in the future. Keep up the great work Snyder Elementary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 10, 2006

I have two children in this school and feel the teachers (not all of them) are there for a paycheck and the summers off, not teaching our kids. They need to go back to the way we all learned how to read, one word at a time, not the sounds and blends. Teachers who care is what they need.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2005

This will be my son's first year in this school. In our initial contacts with the school, we have found every person we have spoken with to be courteous and helpful.They have helped us compare this school with others in our area (they're the best), told us what we'll need to bring for the guidance counselor interview, scheduled the interview, and assisted us with other information (bus schedules, holidays, homework policies, how absences are handled, etc. Our initial experience with this school has been a very good one and this sets our mind at ease.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2005

This school gets a bad grade for many reasons! They overreact to the smallest situation. Example: a child pretending he had a sword during recess was suspended. Children at this school apparently aren't allowed to have imaginations. Many of the teachers seem to have a general dislike of children and act as if they should be seen and not heard. If a child is spirited they automatically want them diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. They use a pod system, 4 classes to one room and wonder why kids are distracted. They use the phonics system for learning to read which several school districts have stopped using because they realised it doesn't work! Most of the staff are generally unpleasent and rude.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 17, 2004

I think Snyder Elementary is a wonderful school. I now have three children enrolled, and I am amazed at what they are being taught. Every day they have new and exciting things to show my us in their school folders. I am especially impressed with the organizational skills being taught, even to our 1st grader. The teachers do a fabulaous job of teaching the students to use school and community resources, making them confident and self-sufficient.
—Submitted by Mark Noldy, a parent


Posted August 16, 2004

This school needs alot of help for those teachers who know nothing about children with ADHD and they need to learn how to deal with them in good responsible manners not treating them bad or throwing them out of school. lets hope this school year is better.
—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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
76%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
90%
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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 64% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
67%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
89%
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 Students76%
Female70%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities (IEP)31%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female68%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities (IEP)15%
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 Students86%
Female88%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)69%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female70%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities (IEP)23%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students76%
Female77%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)39%
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 Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female78%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Writing

All Students72%
Female83%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged64%
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 Students92%
Female93%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities (IEP)64%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female89%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 94% 73%
Black 3% 16%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Hispanic 1% 7%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 95%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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130 Warren St
Sayre, PA 18840
Phone: (570) 888-7742

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