South Abington School vs. Clarks Summit Elementary School
Should you attend South Abington School or Clarks Summit 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
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
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
86%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
