Makefield Elementary School vs. Afton Elementary School
Should you attend Makefield Elementary School or Afton Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Makefield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Afton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Makefield Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (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 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 502 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Afton Elementary 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 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
407 students
502 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#473 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#165 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
82%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
77
Grade 1 Students
63
82
Grade 2 Students
71
74
Grade 3 Students
60
94
Grade 4 Students
70
80
Grade 5 Students
71
95
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
13%
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
11%
2%
% White
68%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
