Newton-ransom School vs. South Abington School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Newton-ransom School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
South Abington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Newton-ransom School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-4, South Abington School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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-4
K-4
Total Students
212 students
284 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#675 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#243 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
35
46
Grade 1 Students
32
56
Grade 2 Students
45
65
Grade 3 Students
41
57
Grade 4 Students
59
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
95%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
