Susquehanna Township SD School District

2579 Interstate Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#505 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Susquehanna Township SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
17%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Susquehanna Township SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Susquehanna Township SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Susquehanna Township SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Susquehanna Township SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$57 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Susquehanna Township SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,936
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Susquehanna Township SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,327
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Susquehanna Township SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Susquehanna Township SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Susquehanna Twp High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Elmerton Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5117
Grades: 9-12
| 758 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas W Holtzman Jr Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 Linglestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5158
Grades: 3-5
| 765 students
Rank: #33.
Susquehanna Twp MiddleSchool
Math: 7% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Wood St
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
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,957 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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