Thomas W Holtzman Junior Elementary School
Tel:
(717)657-5158
- Thomas W Holtzman Junior Elementary School serves 670 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 52% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
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 5%)
School Overview
- Thomas W Holtzman Junior Elementary School's student population of 670 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 670 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas W Holtzman Junior Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas W Holtzman Junior Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2144 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 10% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 11% |
| Black | 38% | 15% |
| White | 30% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Susquehanna Township SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas W Holtzman Junior Elementary School is Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sara Lindemuth Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
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(717)657-5122 2.2 K-2 671 - Harrisburg Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School Charter School
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(717)651-7200 2.4 K-12 8974 - Harrisburg Susquehanna Township High School Grades: 9-12 | 806 students
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Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717)657-5117 2.4 9-12 806 - Harrisburg Camp Curtin Academy Grades: 5-8 | 577 students
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Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)703-4200 2.8 5-8 577 - Harrisburg North Side Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 634 students
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Harrisburg, PA 17109
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