Tulpehocken Area School District
- 27 REHRERSBURG RD
- BETHEL, PA 19507
- (717) 933-4611
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 77.9% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $12,356 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 11.8 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,570 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 133 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.6% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 87.9% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 93.7% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.7% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 81.8% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.2% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.9% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 97.2% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 83.4% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.9% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 72.8% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 76.3% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.6% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 95.4% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 89.5% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.3% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 87.1% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 69.8% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.6% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 79.8% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 50.9% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.2% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 43.8% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.9% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.8% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 80.4% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.4% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 70.7% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 87.8% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 73.1% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 75.7% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 58.8% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 71.5% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 75.7% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.7% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 79.7% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 82.8% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.4% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 56.2% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 52.9% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.5% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 69.6% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 76.4% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.3% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 66.9% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 51.6% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.7% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 61.5% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 62.7% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.4% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 40.5% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.4% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 82.3% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 82.1% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 70.0% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,570 | 11.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 90 |
| 1st Grade Students | 112 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 112 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 113 |
| 4th Grade Students | 112 |
| 5th Grade Students | 107 |
| 6th Grade Students | 118 |
| 7th Grade Students | 106 |
| 8th Grade Students | 124 |
| 9th Grade Students | 128 |
| 10th Grade Students | 147 |
| 11th Grade Students | 143 |
| 12th Grade Students | 134 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | - |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 10 |
| Hispanic | 129 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 53 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,354 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 796 |
| Female | 750 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 133 | 11.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 7 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 55 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 59 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 12 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 44 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 5 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 66 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 11 |
| School Administrators | 4 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 7 |
| Student Support Services | 6 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 35 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $25,404,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $16,954,000 | 66.7% |
| Property Tax | $14,477,000 | 57.0% |
| Public Utility Tax | $20,000 | 0.08% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $1,126,000 | 4.4% |
| All Other Taxes | $373,000 | 1.5% |
| Other School Systems | $58,000 | 0.2% |
| Cities and Counties | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $60,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $458,000 | 1.8% |
| District Activity Receipts | $7,000 | 0.03% |
| Interest Earnings | $328,000 | 1.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $46,000 | 0.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $7,422,000 | 29.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $3,624,000 | 14.3% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $844,000 | 3.3% |
| Special Education Programs | $801,000 | 3.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $187,000 | 0.7% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $28,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $49,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $349,000 | 1.4% |
| Transportation Programs | $839,000 | 3.3% |
| Other Programs | $701,000 | 2.8% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,028,000 | 4.0% |
| Through State - Title I | $323,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $73,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $220,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Other | $79,000 | 0.3% |
| Direct - Other | $331,000 | 1.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $20,078,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $12,361,000 | 61.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $6,981,000 | 34.8% |
| Student Support | $1,130,000 | 4.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $845,000 | 3.3% |
| General Administration Support | $524,000 | 2.1% |
| School Administration Support | $698,000 | 2.7% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,725,000 | 6.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,121,000 | 4.4% |
| Other Support Services | $938,000 | 3.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $736,000 | 3.7% |
| Food Services | $736,000 | 2.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 77.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 116 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 9 | 1.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Tulpehocken Area School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 3
- Students: 1,570
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 133
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| School Name (Sort |
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| BETHEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8390 Lancaster Ave
Bethel, PA Public | KG-6 | 389 | 12.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| PENN BERNVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
24 Shartlesville Rd
Bernville, PA Public | KG-6 | 375 | 11.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| TULPEHOCKEN JUNIOR / HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
430 New Schaefferstown Rd
Bernville, PA Public | 7-12 | 782 | 11.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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