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#2390 of 2,846 schools in PA

Truman Shs

High School · Bristol Township Sd · Levittown, PA

A Bristol Township Sd high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3001Green Lane, Levittown, PA 19057

  • Math 15% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 83.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-27 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.5 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness3.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate83%
AP Participation6.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$18,612
Chronic Absenteeism29.9%

Students at Truman Shs score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 26% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
10%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Truman Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,089

Median home value

$299,900

Median rent

$1,518/mo

College educated

26.2%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
6.1% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
10 boys'·8 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bucks County Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–121.8 mi1,427Compare →
Bristol HSEnrollment path unverified5.79–122.0 mi326Compare →
Conwell Egan Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8private9–122.0 mi517Compare →
Faith Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–122.3 mi84Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bristol Township Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$18,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Truman Shs is listed in Bristol Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Truman Shs

Truman Shs is a public high school in Levittown, PA, part of Bristol Township Sd, serving approximately 1,698 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,390 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Truman Shs

What grades does Truman Shs serve?

Truman Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Truman Shs?

Truman Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,698 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at Truman Shs is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Truman Shs rank in PA?

Truman Shs ranks #2,390 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Truman Shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Truman Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Truman Shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Truman Shs has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Truman Shs a charter school?

No, Truman Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Truman Shs a Title I school?

No, Truman Shs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Truman Shs?

100.0% of students at Truman Shs 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,698
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
117
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.9%
4-Year Graduation
83.0%
Area population (ZIP 19057)
17,924
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
39.6
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 19057; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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