Bushkill Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in the East Stroudsburg Area School District, located in Dingmans Ferry, PA. With 366 students, the school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, currently ranking 1017 out of 1526 schools with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Bushkill Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally below the state and district averages, particularly in 5th grade Math where only 14.1% of students scored proficient or better, compared to 42.8% statewide. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking in the top 28 out of 437 Pennsylvania elementary schools for African American students but in the bottom 1005 out of 1229 schools for White students. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.23% to 69.67%, which may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance.
When compared to other elementary schools in the East Stroudsburg Area School District, such as Smithfield Elementary School and East Stroudsburg Elementary School, Bushkill Elementary School generally performs worse on academic measures, including Math, English Language Arts, and Science proficiency rates. Addressing the challenges faced by Bushkill Elementary School, including declining academic performance, disparities in subgroup performance, and lower performance compared to nearby schools, will require a comprehensive approach focused on improving instructional practices, addressing equity concerns, and providing targeted support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
East Stroudsburg Area School District
In the 2023-24 school year, 404 students attended Bushkill Elementary School.
Bushkill Elementary School ranks 1017th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Students at Bushkill Elementary School are 37% White, 23% Two or more races, 18% African American, 10% Hispanic, 8% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.
Students who attend Bushkill Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Lehman Intermediate SchoolHigh : East Stroudsburg Senior High School North