Very Good
#853 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 30% in state
South Abington Sch
Elementary School · Abington Heights Sd · Chinchilla, PA
An Abington Heights Sd elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
640 Northern Boulevard P.O. Box 163, Chinchilla, PA 18410
- Math 70% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Abington Sch score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 67% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Abington Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Abington Heights Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Abington Sch is listed in Abington Heights SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Abington Sch
South Abington Sch is a public elementary school in Chinchilla, PA, part of Abington Heights Sd, serving approximately 309 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #853 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Abington Sch
What grades does South Abington Sch serve?
South Abington Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend South Abington Sch?
South Abington Sch has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Abington Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at South Abington Sch is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Abington Sch rank in PA?
South Abington Sch ranks #853 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is South Abington Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
South Abington Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Abington Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Abington Sch has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Abington Sch a charter school?
No, South Abington Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Abington Sch a Title I school?
No, South Abington Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Abington Sch?
7.1% of students at South Abington Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (570) 585-2100
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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