Serving 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
461 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)36%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)27%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
4%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
59%
14%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Marshall School?
461 students attend Marshall School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Marshall School students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshall School?
Marshall School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marshall School offer ?
Marshall School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Marshall School part of?
Marshall School is part of Harrisburg City School District.
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