South Abington School vs. Newton-ransom School
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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
Newton-ransom School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
284 students
212 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#243 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#675 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
46
35
Grade 1 Students
56
32
Grade 2 Students
65
45
Grade 3 Students
57
41
Grade 4 Students
60
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
1%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
85%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
