Newton-Ransom School
Newton-Ransom School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-4 | Abington Heights SD
Newton-Ransom School is located in Clarks Summit, PA and is one of 5 elementary schools in Abington Heights School District. It is a public school that serves 284 students in grades K-4.
Newton-Ransom School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Newton-Ransom School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Newton-Ransom School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Newton-Ransom School's students and teachers. more
Newton-Ransom School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Newton-Ransom School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Newton-Ransom School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Newton-Ransom School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Christian Academy 2 miles | n/a | |
| Clarks Summit Elementary School 2.2 miles |  |
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| Depaul School 2.5 miles | n/a | |
| Abington Christian Academy 2.8 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 284
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Newton-Ransom School had 20% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
96%
Black
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
1%
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Abington Heights SD District Spending
$10,493Per Pupil
The Abington Heights SD spends $10,493 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 33% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Abington Heights SD District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Newton-Ransom School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PSSA
What is it?
The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Pennsylvania, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 PSSA Results for all subjects tested.
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