Summary
Overlook School is an elementary school located in Abington, PA, serving 443 students in grades K-5. As part of the Abington School District, which is ranked 85 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania, Overlook School has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is a high-performing school within the state.
Overlook School's academic performance is particularly impressive, consistently outperforming both the Abington School District and the state of Pennsylvania in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores for Math, English Language Arts, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, 65% of Overlook students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 56.8% for the district and 41.7% for the state. Similarly, 74% of Overlook students were proficient or better in PSSA ELA, compared to 60.5% for the district and 48.5% for the state. The school's performance in PSSA Science is also noteworthy, with 91.3% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (74.3%) and the state (65.8%).
Overlook School's commitment to equity and inclusion is also evident in its strong performance across diverse student subgroups. The school ranks among the top 15 elementary schools in Pennsylvania for its African American students and top 110 for its low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, the school's performance for its male and female students, as well as its disabled student population, is also impressive, ranking in the top 209, 254, and 92, respectively, out of over 1,400 Pennsylvania elementary schools. While Overlook School outperforms the district and state, nearby schools such as Rydal Elementary and Highland School also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a district-wide emphasis on educational quality.
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