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
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 397 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 38%). 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 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 483 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Afton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
397 students
483 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#393 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#88 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
77%
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
61
67
Grade 1 Students
72
77
Grade 2 Students
65
90
Grade 3 Students
71
76
Grade 4 Students
62
96
Grade 5 Students
66
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
11%
3%
% White
69%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%