Top Rankings
Abington SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,291 students in Abington SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Abington SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
8,291 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
573 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Abington SD School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 677 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.57
# American Indian Students
10 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
485 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
814 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
1,508 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
18%
14%
# White Students
4,872 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
59%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
598 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
556
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
578
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
575
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
646
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
652
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
702
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
611
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
662
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
693
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
662
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
664
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
631
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
659
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,620 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,212 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$171 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$192 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,620
$23,665
Spending / Student
$23,212
$23,089
Best Abington SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rydal East School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1160 Huntingdon Pike
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
(215) 884-1308
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
(215) 884-1308
Grades: K-6
| 590 students
Rank: #22.
Highland School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 Edge Hill Rd
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 884-1048
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 884-1048
Grades: K-6
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Overlook School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1750 Edge Hill Rd
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 657-0857
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 657-0857
Grades: K-6
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
Roslyn School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2565 Susquehanna Street
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 884-3368
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 884-3368
Grades: K-6
| 492 students
Rank: #55.
Abington Sr. High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Highland Avenue
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 884-4700
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 884-4700
Grades: 10-12
| 1,954 students
Rank: #66.
Copper Beech School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 N Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 881-2000
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 881-2000
Grades: K-6
| 1,060 students
Rank: #77.
Mckinley School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 Cedar Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 663-0430
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 663-0430
Grades: K-6
| 696 students
Rank: #88.
Willow Hill School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Coolidge Avenue
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 657-3800
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 657-3800
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
Rank: #99.
Abington Jhs
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2056 Susquehanna St
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 884-4700
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 884-4700
Grades: 7-9
| 2,017 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Abington SD School District?
Abington SD School District manages 9 public schools serving 8,291 students.
What is the rank of Abington SD School District?
Abington SD School District is ranked #139 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Abington SD School District?
59% of Abington SD School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Abington SD School District?
Abington SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Abington SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,212 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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