Susquehanna Township Sd School District
School District · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
3.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,959
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Avg Rating
3.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,959
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Evaluating Susquehanna Township Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Susquehanna Township Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Susquehanna Twp HS
Harrisburg · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Thomas W Holtzman JR EL Sch
Harrisburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Susquehanna Twp MS
Harrisburg · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#488 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.7
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,959
$3,181 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
3,128 students
Larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Susquehanna Township Sd ranks #488 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Susquehanna Township Sd's schools with real test data average 3.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Susquehanna Twp HS (5.1/10), Thomas W Holtzman JR EL Sch (2.8/10), and Susquehanna Twp MS (2.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Susquehanna Township Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Susquehanna Township Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Susquehanna Twp HS | 5.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Thomas W Holtzman JR EL Sch | 2.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Susquehanna Twp MS | 2.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Susquehanna Township Sd
Susquehanna Township Sd is a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 3,128 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. The district invests $14,959 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.5/10, Susquehanna Township Sd has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Susquehanna Twp HS, which has a composite score of 5.1/10.
In standardized testing, Susquehanna Township Sd students show an average math proficiency of 40.4% and ELA proficiency of 51.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Susquehanna Township Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Susquehanna Township Sd with test data.
Schools in Susquehanna Township Sd
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Harrisburg
- Total Enrollment
- 3,128
- Teachers (FTE)
- 189
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Susquehanna Township Sd?
Susquehanna Township Sd has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Susquehanna Township Sd?
The average composite rating for Susquehanna Township Sd is 3.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Susquehanna Township Sd?
Susquehanna Township Sd spends $14,959 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Susquehanna Township Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Susquehanna Township Sd is 16.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Susquehanna Township Sd?
Susquehanna Twp HS is the highest-rated school in Susquehanna Township Sd with a composite score of 5.1/10.
What are the test scores in Susquehanna Township Sd?
Across schools in Susquehanna Township Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Susquehanna Township Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Susquehanna Township Sd has an average school rating of 3.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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