Sylvan Heights Science CS vs Hillside El Sch
Sylvan Heights Science CS and Hillside El Sch are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.4 out of 10. Hillside El Sch is significantly larger with 504 students, about 2.4× the size of Sylvan Heights Science CS (209). In math proficiency, Hillside El Sch leads at 42.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Sylvan Heights Science CS
Harrisburg, PA
6.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 4thCharter
209 students
Hillside El Sch
New Cumberland, PA
6.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
504 students
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| Metric | Sylvan Heights Science CS | Hillside El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.4 / 10 | 6.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.5 | 6.3 |
| Growth Score | 9.2 | 5.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 54% |
| Environment Score | 2.4 | 5.7 |
| State Rank | #1,338 of 2,848 | #1,647 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 53th | 42th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Sylvan Heights Science CS | Hillside El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 47.0% | 61.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Sylvan Heights Science CS | Hillside El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 4th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 209 | 504 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 14.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 54.0% |
| District | Sylvan Heights Science CS | West Shore SD |
| City | Harrisburg | New Cumberland |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Harrisburg (17104) | New Cumberland (17070) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,113 | $91,100 |
| Median Home Value | $102,200 | $240,200 |
| Median Rent | $953 | $1,046 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 17.4% | 36.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 30.5% | 7.4% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 21 min |