Is South Abington School a good school?

South Abington School ranks 378 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Abington School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 309 students attended South Abington School.

What is the racial makeup of South Abington School?

Students at South Abington School are 87% White, 6% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of South Abington School attend?

Students who attend South Abington School usually go on to attend: Middle : Abington Heights Middle School High : Abington Heights High School

South Abington School

Summary:

South Abington School is an elementary school located in Chinchilla, Pennsylvania, serving 289 students in grades K-4 and part of the Abington Heights School District, which is ranked 72 out of 610 school districts in the state.

South Abington School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores, with 69.8% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math compared to 55.9% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for the past several years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, there are some differences in the rankings of specific student groups, with the school ranking 494 out of 1,488 for female students (3-star rating) and 278 out of 1,495 for male students (4-star rating), indicating a potential need to further support female students. Additionally, the school's population is predominantly white, with the school ranking 473 out of 1,229 Pennsylvania elementary schools for white students, suggesting room for improvement in serving a more diverse student population.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Abington Heights School District, such as Waverly School and Newton-Ransom Elementary School, South Abington School generally performs at a similar or slightly higher level. The relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at South Abington School (4.84% in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools in the Scranton School District (up to 100% free and reduced-price lunch recipients) may contribute to the school's academic success, as socioeconomic status is often correlated with educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-4

640 Northern Boulevard
Chinchilla, PA 18410

(570) 585-2100

District: Abington Heights School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
378^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,498

Students who attend South Abington School usually attend:

Middle:	Abington Heights Middle School
High:	Abington Heights High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 309

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

Asian:

5.8%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Abington School ranks better than 75.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Abington Heights School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.72. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), Asian (5.8%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Abington School is 14.1, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Abington Heights School District. (See more...)

Compare South Abington School employs 21.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Abington School is $15,498, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Abington Heights School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Abington School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Abington School 378^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See South Abington School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Abington Heights School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Abington Heights School District 72^nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Abington School

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Rank History for all students at South Abington School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	88.30	27^th	1545	98.3%
2007	91.47	8^th	1555	99.5%
2008	87.56	35^th	1551	97.7%
2009	77.57	264^th	1549	83.0%
2010	79.82	212^th	1579	86.6%
2011	80.28	206^th	1597	87.1%
2012	78.52	260^th	1599	83.7%
2013	76.12	345^th	1519	77.3%
2014	70.77	486^th	1467	66.9%
2015	72.80	412^th	1474	72.0%
2016	75.53	376^th	1554	75.8%
2017	79.54	297^th	1547	80.8%
2018	83.01	219^th	1530	85.7%
2019	83.64	198^th	1544	87.2%
2021	81.24	245^th	1433	82.9%
2022	86.70	167^th	1534	89.1%
2023	82.67	229^th	1534	85.1%
2024	75.72	378^th	1526	75.2%

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Rank History for Female students at South Abington School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	68.63	494^th	1488	66.8%

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Rank History for Male students at South Abington School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	79.45	278^th	1495	81.4%

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Rank History for White students at South Abington School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.89	321^st	1236	74.0%
2024	61.73	473^rd	1229	61.5%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for South Abington School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	248	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	251
1989	255	5	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	265
1990	225	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	227
1991	263	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	265
1992	267	1	4	0	3	n/a	n/a	275
1993	263	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	268
1994	247	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	253
1995	255	5	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	264
1996	255	5	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	264
1997	262	5	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	270
1998	255	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	259
1999	305	4	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	314
2000	311	2	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	321
2001	309	3	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	321
2002	280	4	14	0	0	n/a	n/a	298
2003	280	4	14	0	0	n/a	n/a	298
2004	293	6	14	0	0	n/a	n/a	313
2005	268	6	15	1	1	n/a	n/a	291
2006	261	2	16	2	0	n/a	n/a	281
2007	256	2	14	1	0	n/a	n/a	273
2008	240	6	15	1	0	n/a	n/a	262
2009	262	6	9	3	2	n/a	n/a	282
2010	248	8	6	3	2	n/a	n/a	267
2011	250	8	8	3	1	0	0	270
2012	245	6	12	4	1	0	0	268
2013	238	5	10	4	0	0	1	258
2014	244	9	7	12	0	0	1	273
2015	254	6	10	11	0	1	2	284
2016	260	4	8	12	0	1	4	289
2017	256	2	9	13	2	2	3	287
2018	262	2	7	11	0	2	6	290
2019	234	3	8	8	0	2	4	259
2020	262	8	11	8	1	2	3	295
2021	260	6	22	9	1	1	1	300
2022	241	4	19	12	1	0	7	284
2023	249	2	22	9	0	0	7	289
2024	268	4	18	12	0	0	7	309

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Abington School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	251	12.0	20.9	n/a
1989	265	15.2	17.4	n/a
1990	227	13.9	16.3	0
1991	265	15.3	17.3	n/a
1992	275	11.0	25.0	n/a
1993	268	20.5	13.1	n/a
1994	253	16.0	15.8	n/a
1995	264	17.0	15.5	n/a
1996	264	17.0	15.5	n/a
1997	270	17.0	15.9	n/a
1998	259	17.0	15.2	n/a
1999	314	19.0	16.5	n/a
2000	321	19.0	16.9	5.3
2001	321	18.0	17.8	4.7
2002	298	18.5	16.1	5.7
2003	298	18.5	16.1	5.7
2004	313	16.1	19.4	5.8
2005	291	16.4	17.7	5.8
2006	281	16.4	17.1	6
2007	273	15.1	18.1	7
2008	262	17.3	15.1	8.4
2009	282	18.5	15.2	10.3
2010	267	18.2	14.6	5.6
2011	270	18.2	14.8	10
2012	268	17.5	15.2	13.8
2013	258	17.5	14.7	12
2014	273	18.5	14.7	11.4
2015	284	18.0	15.7	13.7
2016	289	17.0	17.0	17
2017	287	18.8	15.2	13.2
2018	290	17.7	16.3	14.1
2019	259	16.2	15.9	20.1
2020	295	16.7	17.5	13.9
2021	300	16.7	17.8	n/a
2022	284	19.2	14.7	n/a
2023	289	18.2	15.8	4.8
2024	309	21.7	14.1	7.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Abington School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	251	12.0	20.9	n/a
1989	265	15.2	17.4	n/a
1990	227	13.9	16.3	0
1991	265	15.3	17.3	n/a
1992	275	11.0	25.0	n/a
1993	268	20.5	13.1	n/a
1994	253	16.0	15.8	n/a
1995	264	17.0	15.5	n/a
1996	264	17.0	15.5	n/a
1997	270	17.0	15.9	n/a
1998	259	17.0	15.2	n/a
1999	314	19.0	16.5	n/a
2000	321	19.0	16.9	5.3
2001	321	18.0	17.8	4.7
2002	298	18.5	16.1	5.7
2003	298	18.5	16.1	5.7
2004	313	16.1	19.4	5.8
2005	291	16.4	17.7	5.8
2006	281	16.4	17.1	6
2007	273	15.1	18.1	7
2008	262	17.3	15.1	8.4
2009	282	18.5	15.2	10.3
2010	267	18.2	14.6	5.6
2011	270	18.2	14.8	10
2012	268	17.5	15.2	13.8
2013	258	17.5	14.7	12
2014	273	18.5	14.7	11.4
2015	284	18.0	15.7	13.7
2016	289	17.0	17.0	17
2017	287	18.8	15.2	13.2
2018	290	17.7	16.3	14.1
2019	259	16.2	15.9	20.1
2020	295	16.7	17.5	13.9
2021	300	16.7	17.8	n/a
2022	284	19.2	14.7	n/a
2023	289	18.2	15.8	4.8
2024	309	21.7	14.1	7.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Abington School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$278 (1.9%)	$13,994 (98.1%)	$14,272
2020	$188 (1.4%)	$13,612 (98.6%)	$13,800
2021	$329 (2.2%)	$14,872 (97.8%)	$15,201
2022	$680 (4.4%)	$14,817 (95.6%)	$15,498

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Abington School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 198^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 229^th of 1534 Elementary schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (South Abington School)	67.4	75.7	8.3%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Abington School)	82.6	67.7	14.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (South Abington School)	82.7	75	7.7%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (South Abington School)	94.2	92.9	1.3%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Abington School)	86.5	67.8	18.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (South Abington School)	75.5	75.4	0.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (South Abington School)	94.2	92.9	1.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Abington School)	84.7	67.8	16.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	259	289	11.6%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	22	175%
Hispanic	8	9	12.5%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	234	249	6.4%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.1%	4.8%	15.2%

Schools Near South Abington School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Abington School	Public	K-4	640 Northern Boulevard	Chinchilla	18410	Lackawanna County	Abington Heights School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 585-2100	309	22	14.1	7.1%	268 (86.7%)	4 (1.3%)	12 (3.9%)	18 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	75.7	378^th of 1526 public elementary schools	75.2%		82.7	229^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.1%	149	69.2	70.1			69.8	86.6	86.6	65.4	64.2			64.7	$15,498	$680	$14,817
Clarks Summit Elementary School	Public	K-4	401 W Grove St	Clarks Summit	18411	Lackawanna County	Abington Heights School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 585-7300	431	27	16.2	5.3%	340 (78.9%)	7 (1.6%)	24 (5.6%)	47 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	70	494^th of 1526 public elementary schools	67.6%		71.4	469^th of 1534 public elementary schools	69.4%	25	64.0	67.8			65.9	82.2	82.2	65.1	58.3			61.6	$15,101	$663	$14,438
Neil Armstrong #40	Public	K-4	N Lincoln Ave & Clearview St	Scranton	18508	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 348-3661	427	38	11.1	100.0%	155 (36.3%)	70 (16.4%)	145 (34.0%)	21 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (8.2%)	23.7	1168^th of 1526 public elementary schools	23.5%		35	1080^th of 1534 public elementary schools	29.6%	88	23.1	31.3			27.2	75.7	75.7	26.9	34.4			30.5	$17,331	$1,899	$15,432
Isaac Tripp Elementary School	Public	K-4	1000 North Everett Avenue	Scranton	18504	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 348-3677	672	59	11.3	99.9%	186 (27.7%)	82 (12.2%)	310 (46.1%)	22 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	69 (10.3%)	14.7	1290^th of 1526 public elementary schools	15.5%		11.8	1326^th of 1534 public elementary schools	13.6%	36	25.9	20.2			23.1	55.8	55.8	38.3	23.3			30.7	$18,453	$2,307	$16,147
Newton-Ransom Elementary School	Public	K-4	1549 Newton Ransom Boulevard	Clarks Summit	18411	Lackawanna County	Abington Heights School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 585-8300	201	14	13.9	7.5%	191 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	83.7	215^th of 1526 public elementary schools	85.9%		79.3	295^th of 1534 public elementary schools	80.8%	80	70.2	77.7			74.4	91.1	91.1	70.2	77.8			74.3	$15,229	$668	$14,560
Robert Morris #27	Public	K-4	1824 Boulevard Ave	Scranton	18509	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 348-3681	209	17	12.0	100.0%	84 (40.2%)	23 (11.0%)	79 (37.8%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.6%)	29.5	1111^th of 1526 public elementary schools	27.2%		43.3	970^th of 1534 public elementary schools	36.8%	141	28.5	30.3			29.5	78.8	78.8	46.4	27.3			36.1	$20,369	$2,855	$17,513
Waverly School	Public	K-4	103 Waverly Rd	Waverly	18471	Lackawanna County	Abington Heights School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 585-6300	311	18	17.4	4.2%	274 (88.1%)	2 (0.6%)	11 (3.5%)	18 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.6%)	83.4	220^th of 1526 public elementary schools	85.6%		89.8	99^th of 1534 public elementary schools	93.5%	121	80.7	69.0			74.4	88.8	88.8	74.2	74.6			74.4	$15,554	$683	$14,872
Charles Sumner #18	Public	PK, KG-4	North Sumner Ave & Swetland St	Scranton	18504	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 348-3688	247	18	13.8	100.0%	86 (34.8%)	32 (13.0%)	106 (42.9%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.1%)	27.4	1134^th of 1526 public elementary schools	25.7%		12.5	1309^th of 1534 public elementary schools	14.7%	175	37.8	27.3			32.9	66.6	66.6	45.9	33.3			40.0	$12,589	$1,588	$11,002
John Adams #4	Public	K-4	927 Capouse Ave	Scranton	18509	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 348-3655	195	18	10.9	99.5%	41 (21.0%)	33 (16.9%)	82 (42.1%)	20 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.7%)	10.3	1359^th of 1526 public elementary schools	10.9%		11.8	1325^th of 1534 public elementary schools	13.6%	34	21.9	7.7			15.5	38.5	38.5	37.5	23.0			31.0	$19,588	$1,885	$17,704
Dunmore Elementary Center	Public	K-6	300 W Warren St	Dunmore	18509	Lackawanna County	Dunmore School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 347-6794	790	59	13.4	100.0%	572 (72.4%)	67 (8.5%)	103 (13.0%)	32 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.9%)	60.6	698^th of 1526 public elementary schools	54.3%		60.9	678^th of 1534 public elementary schools	55.8%	20	52.3	58.8	55.8	32.7	49.5	80.4	80.4	59.6	58.4	65.2	46.4	57.1	$11,194	$1,601	$9,593

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