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Tamaqua Elementary School

Tamaqua Area SD · Schuylkill County · Boyle Ave, Tamaqua, PA 18252.0

(570)668-3306

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3/10
#1105
Rank 1105 out of 1,545
Top 71%
English Language Arts3/10 · #1086 · 30th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #1082 · 30th percentile
Science4/10 · #983 · 31st percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tamaqua is a small borough nestled in the coal-region hills of Schuylkill County, where a strong sense of community and local pride runs deep — and Tamaqua Elementary reflects that tight-knit character well. Academic scores here sit around the 30th percentile statewide, so families who prioritize a close community feel over top-tier test rankings will likely feel most at home. It's a good fit for those drawn to small-town Pennsylvania life, where kids tend to know their teachers by name and school events genuinely bring the whole town together.

Student Demographics

331 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
253 (76%)
Hispanic
54 (16%)
African American
18 (5%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners12 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged200 (60%)
Students with Disabilities76 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

697
Enrollment
46.6
Teachers (FTE)
15:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #891 · 44th percentile

19 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found