Marshall School serves 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
461 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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%
5%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
59%
14%
White
3%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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