Heights Terrace El/ms

275 Mill St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,026 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Heights Terrace El/ms ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,026 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Heights Terrace El/ms ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Heights Terrace El/ms's student population of 1,026 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,026 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

Heights Terrace El/ms ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heights Terrace El/ms is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#2362 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
38%
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23%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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4%
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Hispanic
90%
14%
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Black
2%
14%
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White
8%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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5%
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0.19
This chart display the diversity score of Heights Terrace El/ms and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heights Terrace El/ms's ranking?
Heights Terrace El/ms is ranked #2362 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Heights Terrace El/ms?
1,026 students attend Heights Terrace El/ms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Heights Terrace El/ms students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heights Terrace El/ms?
Heights Terrace El/ms has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heights Terrace El/ms offer ?
Heights Terrace El/ms offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Heights Terrace El/ms part of?
Heights Terrace El/ms is part of Hazleton Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,026 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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