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Susquehanna Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,041 students in Susquehanna Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Susquehanna Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
3,041 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
187 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Susquehanna Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#551 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
57%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.78
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
557 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
18%
5%
# Hispanic Students
469 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
14%
# Black Students
1,050 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
35%
14%
# White Students
596 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
20%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
358 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
242
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
269
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
244
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
275
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
276
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
269
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
253
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
231
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
239
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
164
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
218
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
180
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
181
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,413 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,793 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,413
$23,649
Spending / Student
$18,793
$23,073
Best Susquehanna Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Susquehanna Twp High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Elmerton Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5117
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5117
Grades: 9-12
| 743 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas W Holtzman Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Linglestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5158
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5158
Grades: 3-5
| 820 students
Rank: #33.
Susquehanna Twp Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Wood St
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Grades: 6-8
| 723 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sara Lindemuth Elementary School
Magnet School
1201 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Grades: K-2
| 755 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Susquehanna Township School District?
Susquehanna Township School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,041 students.
What is the rank of Susquehanna Township School District?
Susquehanna Township School District is ranked #550 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 School District?
35% of Susquehanna Township School District students are Black, 20% of students are White, 18% 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 School District?
Susquehanna Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Susquehanna Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,793 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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