South Abington School vs. Clarks Summit Elementary School
Should I attend South Abington School or Clarks Summit 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
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
Clarks Summit Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Overview
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).
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Clarks Summit Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
284 students
385 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#243 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#448 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
46
73
Grade 1 Students
56
82
Grade 2 Students
65
85
Grade 3 Students
57
85
Grade 4 Students
60
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
85%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%