Serving 299 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Markham Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Markham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Markham Elementary School's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Markham Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Markham Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 2549 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Markham Elementary School's ranking?
Markham Elementary School is ranked #10 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Markham Elementary School often compared to?
Markham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Markham Elementary School?
299 students attend Markham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Markham Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Markham Elementary School?
Markham Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Markham Elementary School offer ?
Markham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Markham Elementary School part of?
Markham Elementary School is part of MT Lebanon SD School District.
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