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Sylvan Heights Science Cs
Elementary School · Sylvan Heights Science Cs · Harrisburg, PA
A charter elementary school in Harrisburg, PA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
915 S 13th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104
- Math 19% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sylvan Heights Science Cs score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sylvan Heights Science Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,761/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harrisburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,113
Median home value
$102,200
Median rent
$953/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
40.4%
Poverty rate
30.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foose SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Scott SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Melrose SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| Joshua Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sylvan Heights Science Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Sylvan Heights Science Cs is listed in Sylvan Heights Science CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sylvan Heights Science Cs
Sylvan Heights Science Cs is a public elementary school in Harrisburg, PA, part of Sylvan Heights Science Cs, serving approximately 209 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,783 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sylvan Heights Science Cs
What grades does Sylvan Heights Science Cs serve?
Sylvan Heights Science Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Sylvan Heights Science Cs?
Sylvan Heights Science Cs has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Heights Science Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Heights Science Cs is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sylvan Heights Science Cs rank in PA?
Sylvan Heights Science Cs ranks #2,783 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Sylvan Heights Science Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Sylvan Heights Science Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sylvan Heights Science Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sylvan Heights Science Cs has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sylvan Heights Science Cs a charter school?
Yes, Sylvan Heights Science Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sylvan Heights Science Cs a Title I school?
No, Sylvan Heights Science Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sylvan Heights Science Cs?
100.0% of students at Sylvan Heights Science Cs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.3%
- Phone
- (717) 232-9220
- Area population (ZIP 17104)
- 19,401
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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