Markham Elementary School vs. Fairview Elementary School
Should I attend Markham Elementary School or Fairview Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Fairview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairview Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
299 students
375 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#3 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
90-94%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
39
54
Grade 1 Students
48
71
Grade 2 Students
46
60
Grade 3 Students
58
63
Grade 4 Students
51
62
Grade 5 Students
57
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
89%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%