Thomas W Holtzman Junior Elementary School
Thomas W Holtzman Junior Elementary School serves 706 students in grades 3-5.
Thomas W Holtzman Junior Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Thomas W Holtzman Junior Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
Thomas W Holtzman Junior Elementary School's student population of 706 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 706 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
Thomas W Holtzman Junior Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Thomas W Holtzman Junior Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2113 out of 2820 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 10% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 11% |
| Black | 37% | 15% |
| White | 27% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.76 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Susquehanna Township School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Thomas W Holtzman Junior Elementary School is Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sara Lindemuth Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Harrisburg Sara Lindemuth Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 737 students
2.2 miles
1201 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122 2.2 K-2 737 - Harrisburg Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School Charter School
Math: 18% | Reading: 47%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 8,592 students10
2.4 miles
One Innovation Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 651-7200 2.4 K-12 8,592 - Harrisburg Susquehanna Township High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 788 students10
2.4 miles
3500 Elmerton Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5117 2.4 9-12 788 - Harrisburg Camp Curtin Academy Math: 6% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 644 students10
2.8 miles
2900 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4200 2.8 5-8 644 - Harrisburg North Side Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 68%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 654 students10
3.2 miles
4520 Devonshire Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3201 3.2 K-5 654
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