Drums Elementary/Middle School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

85 S Old Turnpike Rd, Drums, PA

Butler Neighborhood

Hazleton Area School District

842 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
31%

Reading Proficiency
49%

C+

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

49%

Math Proficiency

31%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 17:1 Teachers 51	Full Time Teachers 51
Teachers in First or Second Year 8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

705:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.9%	Female 47.1%
White 69.4%	Hispanic 24%
Two or more races 3.1%	Black 2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander <1%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 parent

11/17/2019

My overall experience with this school is generally positive. However, my opinion of the principal could not be lower. I would rate this school 5 stars if not for him. I considered a 1 star rating but that would not be fair to the rest of the professional staff at this school.

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Pennsylvania Luzerne County Drums 18222

Drums Elementary/Middle School is a public school for students in grades K-8 in Drums, PA and is served by the Hazleton Area School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 842 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Drums Elementary/Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Learn more about what Drums has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Drums Elementary/Middle School.

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