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Susquehanna Township SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,957 students in Susquehanna Township SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Susquehanna Township SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,957 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
191 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Susquehanna Township SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#505 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
55%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.78
0.57
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
495 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
17%
4%
# Hispanic Students
432 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
14%
# Black Students
1,047 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
35%
14%
# White Students
620 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
21%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
349 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
248
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
239
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
262
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
253
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
267
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
245
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
238
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
234
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
213
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
211
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
186
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
169
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
192
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,936 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,327 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,936
$23,665
Spending / Student
$19,327
$23,089
Best Susquehanna Township SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Susquehanna Twp High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Elmerton Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5117
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5117
Grades: 9-12
| 758 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas W Holtzman Jr Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Linglestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5158
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5158
Grades: 3-5
| 765 students
Rank: #33.
Susquehanna Twp MiddleSchool
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Wood St
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Grades: 6-8
| 685 students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Grades: K-2
| 749 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Susquehanna Township SD School District?
Susquehanna Township SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,957 students.
What is the rank of Susquehanna Township SD School District?
Susquehanna Township SD School District is ranked #508 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Susquehanna Township SD School District?
35% of Susquehanna Township SD School District students are Black, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Susquehanna Township SD School District?
Susquehanna Township SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Susquehanna Township SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,327 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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