South Abington School vs. Clarks Summit Elementary 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
Clarks Summit Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 289 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Clarks Summit Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
289 students
441 students
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% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
25 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#267 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#884 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Clarks Summit Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Clarks Summit Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/68000/68365/clarks-summit-elementary-school-chart-w5xtNa.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60-64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55-59%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
80-89%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
56
92
Grade 1 Students
52
80
Grade 2 Students
57
90
Grade 3 Students
67
91
Grade 4 Students
57
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
10%
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% Hispanic
3%
7%
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% Black
1%
1%
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% White
86%
78%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.26
0.38
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
6%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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